ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 683192 Results

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
drab
incisive
defiant
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
fickle
epistolary
advantageous

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
advance
unscrupulous
fickle

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
foil
recrimination
flaunt

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
85% Answer Correctly
pretentious
finite
loyalty
commemorate

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The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."