ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897614 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
distortion
accentuate
altruistic
combative

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
colossal
interminable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
placebo
propitious
pomp
insinuate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
lenient
ramble
fraud

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
revoke
implausible
flaunt
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."