ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778041 Results

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Correct 0 3.52
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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
corrosive
contortion
exasperation
dubious

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
conduit
raucous
serenity
cover

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
pretense
iridescent
raucous
impartial

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
fidelity
scapegoat
inflammatory
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
indecorous
corrective
combative

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."