ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 8348 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
intricate
distortion
fragile
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
perception
placebo
egotist

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
raucous
inviolable
pantomime

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
opportune
naive
classic
benefactor

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
eloquent
fraud
pageantry
euphoria

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."