ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 80527 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.06
Score 0% 81%

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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
untenable
rowdy
rail
regale

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
curtail
admired
opportune
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
epitaph
prudent
distortion

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
gravity
stealth
prudent
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
diffident
augment
contortion
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."