ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 87970 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
Score 0% 60%

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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
exception
propitious
implement

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
pretense
rhapsody
remedial
absolve

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
naive
genial
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
methodical
civility
implement

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
sameness
salvage
dubious

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."