ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770039 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
incongruous
comprehensible
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
59% Answer Correctly
exculpate
regale
implausible
repentant

Solution
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hedonism
appalling
scamper
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
extenuating
melee
repel
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
onset
straddle
fidelity
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."