ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 674338 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
unscrupulous
duplicity
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
ploy
combative
euphoria

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nurture
untenable
inflammatory
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
accentuate
procrastinate
moderate
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
ramble
incisive
blowhard
implausible

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."