ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 413628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.09
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
finite
contortion
awe
beneficial

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
corrosive
obnoxious
implausible
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
preclude
frugal
elate
censure

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
ethical
clairvoyance
corrupt
futile

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
neutralize
rehash
disdain
turmoil

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."