ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
regale
sociable
onset
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
accentuate
elusive
civility
ominous

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
corroborate
negate
interminable
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
straddle
flaw
distortion

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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
belated
nearness
epistolary
prudent

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."