ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 334706 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
Score 0% 61%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
incumbent
contortion
grandiose

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
awe
methodical
pliant
combustion

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
entangle
procrastinate
sugar pill
clarity

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
epitaph
repentant
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
elusive
pageantry
euphoria

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."