ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513618 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
recrimination
procrastinate
contrite
derivative

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
servile
awe
absolve
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
stern
cure
aerate
ploy

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
fidelity
peace
turmoil
straddle

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
commemorate
pantomime
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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."