ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 254965 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
euphoria
supple
ominous
turmoil

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
incongruous
salvage
advantageous
gigantic

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
perception
indecorous
catastrophic
overjoyed

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
benefactor
meticulous
contortion
absolve

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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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
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untenable
advantageous
appraise

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."