ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 977384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
punctual
ominous
obnoxious
untenable

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
inappropriate
curtail
precept

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
fraud
flaw
scamper

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
immoderate
curtail
appraise

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
revive
melee
opportune

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."