ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
augment
flaw
corrosive
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
salvage
rancorous
duplicity

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
untenable
unscrupulous
colossal

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
placebo
pathos
distortion

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
extenuating
anomaly
accommodate
pallid

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."