ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 532418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
archaic
inviolable
immoderate

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
epistolary
inauspicious
impenitent
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
fraud
dubious
equitable

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
foil
clarity
censure

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
scamper
salvage
untenable

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."