ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 416096 Results

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
avian
defiant
negate

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incongruous
refurbish
anthology
contortion

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 refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
prudent
condone
melodious

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
gravity
appraise
placebo
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
negate
gruesome
flaw
pomp

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."