ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755285 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
distortion
aesthete
ramble

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ethical
execute
plaudits
disconcert

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
untenable
precept
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
surfeit
hedonism
turmoil

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."