ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 789908 Results

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
flagrant
liability
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 liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
antidote
incongruous
defiant
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
trove
straddle
awe
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
gruff
pretense
incumbent
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
solace
eulogy
epistolary

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."