ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121026 Results

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1 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
distortion
buffoonery
retroactive
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
pallid
raucous
facade

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
extant
gruff
heed
contortion

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
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lurid
melodious
embroil
rancorous

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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
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deceit
procrastinate
derelict
adversary

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."