ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 174193 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
garish
comprehensible
implausible

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
plaudits
raucous
duplicity
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
entangle
distortion
turpitude
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
methodical
ramble
accommodate
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
benefactor
ethical
incisive

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."