ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903439 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
precept
liability
illuminate
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
futile
contortion
regale
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
celebrated
beneficial
turmoil

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
ethical
perception
pretense
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
blame
combustion
ramble

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."