ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122534 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
foil
prune
revoke

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
retroactive
nearness
camaraderie
surplus

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
retroactive
upbraid
accentuate
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
liability
disdain
renown
naive

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
gravity
stealth
incumbent

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."