ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171886 Results

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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
exception
catastrophic
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
pretense
nearness
placebo
entangle

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flaunt
contortion
perception
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
inviolable
clarity
salvage

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
benevolent
beneficial
revoke
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."