ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 907304 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
exception
meticulous
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
turmoil
inviolable
aggressive
futile

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
raucous
lucidity
corrosive
buffer

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
prune
melodious
eloquent

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
illuminate
corrective
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."