ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935624 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
courtesy
combative
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
advantageous
scamper
lenient

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
stern
repel
rhapsody
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
preclude
periodic
upbraid
servile

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
revive
prune
contortion
equitable

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."