ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
derivative
demean
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
regale
fastidious
inviolable
prudent

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
fidelity
imply
futile

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
implement
strategem
salvage
perception

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
ominous
colossal
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."