ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 408065 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
servile
contortion
surplus
incumbent

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
preclude
turpitude
loyalty
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
demeanor
disconcert
combustion
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
civility
servile
absolve

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
inauspicious
benefactor
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."