ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964151 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
extenuating
impartial
repentant

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
pretense
prevent
demean
melodious

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
melodious
contortion
regurgitate
implement

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
solace
implausible
ethical
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
fidelity
mediate
melee

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."