ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
incisive
naive
supple

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
promote
straddle
complicated
methodical

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
deferment
igniting
civility
heinous

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
melee
camaraderie
finite

Solution
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
opportune
insinuate
gravity
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."