ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654127 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
eloquent
drab
repel

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
serenity
liability
pomp
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
combative
heed
liability

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
melee
contortion
fickle
ecstatic

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
appalling
buffer
corroborate
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."