ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 783725

Questions 5
Words defiant, distortion, exalt, flourish, ramble

Study Guide

defiant
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
distortion
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.
exalt
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
flourish
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
ramble
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.