ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 469 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
plaudits
repeated
embellish
futile

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
fragile
inviolable
penurious
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pantomime
egotist
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
contortion
cunning
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
elusive
corroborate
verify
interminable

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."