ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 879263 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
comprehensible
opportune
scapegoat

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
repel
comparable
regurgitate
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
demeanor
perception
plaudits
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
punctual
flagrant
written

Solution
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
demean
pretense
impartial
grandiose

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."