ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349774 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
flaw
turmoil
contortion

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
embellish
scamper
heinous
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
repentant
periodic
clarity

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
opportune
revoke
petty
nurture

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
periodic
limited
salvage
ploy

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."