ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
genial
ominous
fidelity
heed

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
negate
apathetic
grandiose
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
euphoria
rail
avian

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
moderate
loyalty
rancorous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implausible
manifest
absolve
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."