ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380617 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
absolve
awe
beneficial
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
antidote
contortion
parity
intricate

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
precept
peace
repentant
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
proximity
perception
commemorate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
implausible
disdain
demeanor

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."