ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
incumbent
cure
mandate
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
lurid
supple
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
prune
induce
aerate

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pathos
clairvoyance
hopeless
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
facade
eulogy
periodic
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."