ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716017 Results

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
periodic
cure
repentant
archetypal

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. 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."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
combative
meticulous
colossal
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
melee
compulsion
periodic

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
surplus
untenable
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
servile
grandiose
censure

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."