ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498969 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
proximity
cunning
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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
egotist
stern
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
fickle
renown
apathetic
fragile

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
ethical
elusive
antiquated
retroactive

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
supple
penurious
regurgitate

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."