ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 691632 Results

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1 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
turpitude
distortion
entangle
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
fragile
intricate
colossal

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
untenable
perception
precept
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accommodate
aerate
deceit
punctual

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
facade
fragile
rhapsody
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."