ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466666 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
preclude
archetypal
egotist

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
precept
ceaseless
melee
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
equitable
archaic
indecorous
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
flaunt
inviolable
fragile
approachable

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
elusive
accentuate
manifest

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."