ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
flaw
prompt
melodious

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
trove
ominous
accentuate
mediate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
incongruous
commemorate
elate
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
precept
contortion
antidote
lurid

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
implement
buffoonery
admired
civility

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."