ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 524102 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
prudent
gargantuan
liability
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
exalt
trim
fickle
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
untenable
garish
discern

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
solace
fickle
incidental
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
proximity
placebo
accommodate

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."