ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216088 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
dubious
contortion
archetypal
corrective

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
deferment
inflammatory
facade

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pleasant
supple
eulogy

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
archetypal
repel
reanimate
fraud

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
illuminate
review
pathos
inflammatory

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."