ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431814 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
incongruous
interminable
genial
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
stealth
start
gruff
periodic

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
exasperation
condone
evasive
penurious

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
contortion
distortion
corrective

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
inflammatory
mandate
aesthete

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."