ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 751653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
preclude
indecorous
roam
moderate

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
civility
foil
prudent

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
lenient
pathos
prompt
induce

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
gravity
punctual
contortion

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
accommodate
flagrant
futile

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."