ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937720 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
nurture
cognition
commemorate
fidelity

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
awe
arbitrate
scamper
corrosive

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
retroactive
immoderate
incisive
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
interminable
gargantuan
inviolable
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
abate
remedial
retroactive
penurious

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."