ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713233 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
aerate
anthology
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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
repentant
accentuate
promote
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
clairvoyance
impudence
finite

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
manifest
recrimination
prominence

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
defiant
discern
condone
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."