ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 556341 Results

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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
belated
adversary
kudos
accommodate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
condone
induce
contortion
extol

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
insinuate
archetypal
articulate

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
facade
embroil
adversary
rehash

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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
sameness
aerate
inauspicious

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."