ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
compulsion
perception
baseless
supple

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
opportune
apathetic
egotist
reanimate

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
methodical
contortion
awe
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
melee
corrupt
grandiose
awe

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
regale
articulate
promote
ploy

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."