ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 864996 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
servile
gruff
perception
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
polarize
insinuate
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
appraise
adversary
pale
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
censure
prompt
parity
insolence

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
ethical
proximity
raucous

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."