ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 572489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
disdain
exasperation
rehash

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
distortion
corroborate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
clarity
foil
naive
ecstasy

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
compulsion
immoderate
flagrant

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
brandish
deceit
heinous
turpitude

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."