ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 969264 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
awe
aesthete
contortion
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
incongruous
defect
derivative
flourish

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
prominence
recrimination
gigantic
duplicity

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
facade
chaos
derivative
impenitent

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
anthology
supple
surly
interminable

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."