ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858057 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
advantageous
liability
corrective
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
manifest
objectionable
corrective
celebrated

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
straddle
pretentious
aerate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
incisive
pretentious
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
servile
penurious
corrosive
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."