ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232689 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
grandiose
turmoil
exasperation
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
fidelity
plaudits
dubious

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
equitable
grandiose
condone

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 equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
elate
procrastinate
overjoyed
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
heinous
authoritarian
futile
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."