ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 715963 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
appalling
highlight
sociable
indecorous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
retroactive
contortion
opportune

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
revive
clarity
collection
interminable

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
periodic
overjoyed
repentant
archetypal

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
archaic
melodious
polarize
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."