ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260257 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
garish
regurgitate
pallid
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
blame
benefactor
cunning

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
contortion
trove
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 trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
parity
unnerve
mandate
frugal

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
flaunt
destitute
camaraderie
apathetic

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."