ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 292087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
frugal
scamper
supple
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
ramble
extant
systematic
compulsion

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
preclude
egotist
equitable
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
incidental
turmoil
pompous
civility

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
mediate
heinous
contortion
archaic

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."