ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961969 Results

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1 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
disdain
liability
demean
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
solace
gravity
harsh
diffident

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
flaw
solace
complement
servile

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
incidental
surfeit
demean
distortion

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
demean
incisive
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."