ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 18507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
precept
contortion
implausible
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
stifle
dubious
impassive
egotist

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
entangle
excuse
eloquent
augment

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
iridescent
rail
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
augment
comfort
exasperation

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."