ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 611293 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
corrective
procrastinate
garish

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
oblivious
flourish
accessible

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
drab
stifle
awe

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
retroactive
courtesy
ploy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
heed
cushion
prune
fraud

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."