ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613249 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
corrosive
anthology
contortion
genial

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
condone
illuminate
corruption
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
buffer
regurgitate
accessible

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
grandiose
surplus
clairvoyance
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
repentant
contrite
celebrated
rancorous

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The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."