ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169444 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
celebrated
belated
scapegoat
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
intricate
supple
flaunt

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
corroborate
rhapsody
comparable
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exalt
immoderate
contortion
archetypal

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melee
inviolable
pompous
flaw

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."