ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8727 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
insolence
placebo
remedial
intricate

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
foil
curtail
equitable
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
prominence
contrite
incumbent
combative

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
melodious
discern
grandiose

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
revoke
camaraderie
rhapsody
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."