ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199695 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
induce
contortion
nurture
flaunt

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
cunning
negate
fickle

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
elusive
accommodate
verify
epitaph

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
raspy
composed
neutralize
hedonism

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
negate
camaraderie
implement

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."