ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815368 Results

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
methodical
accentuate
contortion
indecorous

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
commemorate
connoisseur
deferment
naive

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The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melee
adorn
prominence
heed

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
rancorous
clarity
apathetic

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
manifest
rehash
absolve

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."