ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944622 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
straddle
procrastinate
disdain

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
egotist
curtail
furtiveness
ethical

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
grandiose
blame
diffident
repentant

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
clairvoyance
combustion
retroactive

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
colossal
methodical
equitable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."