ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 336299 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
methodical
fragile
incidental
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
exception
mind
melodious
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
abate
contortion
inviolable
melodious

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
censure
defect
ramble
avian

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
brandish
onset
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."