ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 543502 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
Score 0% 60%

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1 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
ecstasy
corroborate
iridescent

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
colossal
frugal
anthology
genial

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
regale
comprehensible
deceit
pallid

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
intricate
epistolary
promote
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
redouble
objectionable
benefactor
preclude

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."