ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 764134 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
absolve
contrite
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
induce
naive
demean

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
egotist
keen
discern
promote

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
facade
curtail
stealth
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
civility
apathetic
delight
insinuate

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."