ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 243345 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
pretentious
contortion
fickle

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
grandiose
colossal
flourish

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
drub
unscrupulous
surfeit
entangle

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
eulogy
drub
colossal
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
corroborate
obnoxious
merciful
supple

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."