ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 212160 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
contortion
authoritarian
iridescent

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
prominence
accommodate
scamper

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
tardy
archaic
untenable
buffer

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The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
gruff
dreary
derivative
repel

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
benefactor
rehash
oxygenate
extenuating

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."