ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 341706 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
drub
contortion
eloquent
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
epistolary
liability
start
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
colossal
preclude
oblivious

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
moderate
duplicity
mask
melodious

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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
intricate
archetypal
divination
cunning

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."