ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912759 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
disconcert
duplicity
glorify
embellish

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
inauspicious
aesthete
civility

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
corrective
ploy
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
corroborate
contortion
interminable
incumbent

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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 incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
obnoxious
inviolable
raspy

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."