ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199476 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
insinuate
illuminate
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
appraise
punctual
elation
conduit

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
epistolary
altruistic
methodical
aesthete

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
heinous
censure
handicap
abate

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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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
benevolent
archetypal
pale
corroborate

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."