ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 917851 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
adversary
clarity
propitious

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implausible
surfeit
pretense
flagrant

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
buffer
sugar pill
pretense
rail

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
impenitent
conduit
servile

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
clarity
inauspicious
penurious
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."