ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 376631 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.74
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
aerate
prune
antidote
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
preclude
distortion
trove

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
supple
altruistic
perception
lenient

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
flaw
humble
opportune
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
induce
corrective
derelict
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."