ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 773002 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
epitaph
colossal
inscription
exception

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sociable
exalt
repel
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
intricate
polarize
pretentious

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
accommodate
appraise
insinuate

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
promote
onset
judicious
straddle

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."