ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 998703 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
sociable
remedial
incidental
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
aerate
promote
celebrated

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
immoderate
composed
prompt
oblivious

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
advantageous
unscrupulous
mediate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
garish
disconcert
proximity
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."