ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 962048 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
pretense
exception
stealth

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
distortion
rail
indecorous
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
extol
aesthete
trove
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
moderate
compulsion
dreary
derivative

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The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
distortion
delight
stern

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."