ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240977 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
facade
scamper
contortion
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
censure
eulogy
limited
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
benefactor
impenitent
penurious
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
perception
mind
melee

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
incite
pretentious
gravity

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."