ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 694309 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
mandate
elusive
contortion
opportune

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
futile
scamper
gigantic
incongruous

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
lurid
benefactor
illuminate

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
exalt
propitious
revoke
entangle

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
untenable
inscription
extant
parity

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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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."