ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
rhapsody
remedial
interminable

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
disdain
hopeless
combative
incisive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
rail
lucidity
clarity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
scamper
lenient
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
pathos
blame
fickle

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."