ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192473 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
distortion
supple
embellish
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
precept
intensify
turmoil
drab

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
drab
contortion
mediate
redouble

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
pallid
futile
nurture

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
incongruous
archetypal
plaudits

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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."