ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704804 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
contortion
revoke
condone

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
combustion
flaunt
careless
rehash

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
straddle
aesthete
grandiose

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
refurbish
ecstatic
erratic
pretentious

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
mandate
ominous
mundane
grandiose

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."