ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846639 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.05
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
heed
commemorate
indecorous
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
refurbish
unscrupulous
belated
pageantry

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
periodic
scamper
insinuate
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
precept
evident
implausible
commemorate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
fickle
exception
anthology

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."