ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 55051 Results

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
meticulous
servile
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
implausible
cunning
euphoria
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
flourish
interminable
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
disconcert
fraud
equitable

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
stealth
disposition
conduit

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."