ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 32126 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
odious
heed
awe
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
fraud
nurture
glorify
absolve

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
revive
anthology
contortion
oblivious

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
exalt
epistolary
cunning

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
approachable
exasperation
pretentious
eulogy

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."