ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 331347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
contortion
condone
rancorous

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
equitable
obnoxious
heinous
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
deferment
comprehensible
flagrant

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
immoderate
parade
duplicity
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
advantageous
distortion
entertain
apathetic

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."