ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 877596 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
turpitude
polarize
deferment
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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
sociable
disdain
flaunt

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
flaw
manifest
frugal
duplicity

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
incisive
cunning
illuminate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incidental
moderate
flaunt
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."