ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847959 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
servile
flagrant
condone

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
elate
incisive
slavish
illuminate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
impassive
distortion
punctual

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
recrimination
pretentious
illuminate
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
moderate
apathetic
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."