ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
genial
mandate
extant
remedial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
entangle
sociable
equitable
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incidental
archetypal
impassive
mediate

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
accommodate
commemorate
living
oblivious

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
liability
epitaph
mitigating
entangle

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."