ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 785779 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
combative
demean
meticulous
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
opportune
futile
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
epistolary
contortion
plaudits
punctual

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
melodious
archetypal
ramble

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
immoderate
vulgar
rhapsody
extol

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."