ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 432311 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
euphoria
censure
advantageous

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
awe
retroactive
pleasant
interminable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
diffident
demean
cunning

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
supple
inflammatory
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
iridescent
favorable
flourish
meticulous

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."