ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 179308 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
corroborate
brandish
disconcert

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
fraud
untenable
conduit

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
flagrant
eloquent
disconcert

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
polarize
illuminate
pomp
dulcet

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
revoke
disdain
ramble

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."