ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281398 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
medium
garish
accommodate

Solution
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
combative
contortion
augment
frugal

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
incisive
repentant
obnoxious
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
liability
discern
negate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
brandish
repentant
strategem
repel

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."