ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 956640 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
promote
approachable
pretentious
pantomime

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
colossal
odious
adversary
salvage

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
ploy
onset
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
stern
composed
garish

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."