ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490263 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
redouble
contortion
rancorous
commemorate

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
immoderate
epitaph
honorable
aerate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
rehash
procrastinate
gargantuan
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
distortion
extant
demean
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pantomime
insolence
serene
colossal

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."