ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85354 Results

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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
stealth
eloquent
contortion
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
implement
cover
brandish
belated

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
garish
interminable
supple
sparing

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
promote
written
flourish
civility

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The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
conduit
sociable
retroactive
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."