ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 292249 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
rhapsody
corroborate
precept

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
disdain
contortion
ramble
flaunt

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
condone
blowhard
gargantuan
extenuating

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
straddle
demean
imply
grandiose

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
salvage
pantomime
prominence
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."