ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 753448 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
benefactor
aesthete
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
80% Answer Correctly
flaw
accentuate
brawl
penurious

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
prudent
censure
review
implement

Solution
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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
cache
surplus
induce
abate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
pomp
scamper
petty
prune

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."