ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
corroborate
opponent
turmoil
incidental

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
fragile
opportune
diffident

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
onset
repentant
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
duplicity
iridescent
prominence

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
eulogy
apathetic
fastidious
lurid

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."