ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906042 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
avian
incisive
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
fidelity
promote
sociable
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
celebrated
unscrupulous
shimmering
clarity

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
extenuating
egotist
lenient

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
supple
careless
demeanor
augment

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."