ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640861 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
comparable
improbable
obnoxious
manifest

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
colossal
onset
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
incidental
precept
medium
distortion

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
exception
immoderate
exalt
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
illuminate
revive
cache
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."