ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90792 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
methodical
eloquent
retrograde
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
servile
courtesy
stern
fragile

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
censure
parity
contortion
rehash

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
prudent
flourish
interminable
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
condone
buffer
grandiose
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."