ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762798 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
interminable
grandiose
flagrant
contortion

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
regale
cover
repentant
opportune

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
eloquent
penurious
celebrated

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
anthology
interminable
incidental

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

5 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
demeanor
epitaph
rescind
absolve

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The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."