ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612562 Results

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
redouble
meticulous
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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
condone
imply
disconcert
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
adversary
corrupt
corrective
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
lurid
admired
grandiose
combustion

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
celebrated
artless
penurious
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."