ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
condone
duplicity
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
benevolent
gruff
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
observe
impenitent
incidental
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
precept
upbraid
drab
demeanor

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
augment
authoritarian
prompt
meticulous

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."