ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
heed
glorify
accessible
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
contortion
opportune
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
drab
unscrupulous
garish
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
illuminate
plaudits
courtesy
corrective

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
defiant
furtiveness
fragile

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."