ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
insinuate
contortion
penurious
equitable

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
apathetic
solace
igniting
fraud

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
genial
ethical
trove

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
stern
foil
neutralize
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
frugal
pageantry
epitaph
appalling

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."