ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 155991 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
corroborate
repel
prominence
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
opportune
contortion
prune

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
living
clairvoyance
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
nurture
eloquent
honorable
gravity

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
interminable
extol
composed

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."