ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363839 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
ethical
evasive
servile
pathos

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
interminable
clairvoyance
absolve
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deferment
contortion
recrimination
fragile

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
ramble
caustic
combative
pretense

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
immoderate
retroactive
approachable
archaic

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."