ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 845834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
interminable
contortion
indecorous
periodic

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
raucous
deceit
disdain
exception

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The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
hedonism
repel
excuse
compulsion

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
extol
placebo
compassion
demeanor

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
disconcert
fastidious
supple
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."