ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710450 Results

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
contortion
insinuate
indecorous

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
equitable
pomp
humble
antidote

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The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
beneficial
buffoonery
corrective

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
trove
advantageous
shimmering
placebo

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
drab
derelict
cunning

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The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."