ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935994 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
stifle
remedial
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
demeanor
diffident
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
derivative
ethical
grandiose

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
beneficial
periodic
duplicity

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
melee
revoke
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."