ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991427 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
contortion
preclude
rehash
prominence

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
revoke
derivative
harsh

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
epistolary
recrimination
reanimate
insolence

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
incongruous
comparable
demeanor

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
turmoil
eulogy
adorn
penurious

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."