ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 995642 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
derelict
repel
contortion
implement

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
nurture
implement
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
derelict
rancorous
aerate
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
hedonism
homage
raspy
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
turmoil
rescue
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."