ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 282519 Results

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1 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
liability
rehash
complicated
combustion

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
preclude
inviolable
appalling
contortion

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
retroactive
execute
archetypal

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
onset
naive
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
revoke
rail
distortion

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."