ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
promote
inviolable
pretentious
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flagrant
rancorous
conduit
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
epitaph
deferment
pretense
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
71% Answer Correctly
rail
oxygenate
corroborate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
gravity
discern
pathos
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."