ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 189903 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
entangle
manifest
regurgitate
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
discern
blame
inviolable
extenuating

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
gravity
untenable
surplus

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
plaudits
celebrated
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
corroborate
impartial
abate
untenable

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."