ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537710 Results

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Correct 0 3.49
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cunning
impenitent
buffer
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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
appraise
aesthete
implausible

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pretentious
petty
dubious
precept

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
conduit
repel
advance
rehash

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
colossal
turpitude
extol
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."