ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 895101 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
adversary
implausible
fraud

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
destitute
finite
rehash

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
pretentious
buffoonery
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
regale
promote
archaic
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
retroactive
admired
compulsion
recrimination

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."