ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
distortion
compulsion
recrimination

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sociable
embroil
fraud
comparable

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
drub
medium
beneficial

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
comprehensible
improbable
garish

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
disconcert
extol
demean

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."