ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170360 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.75
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
embellish
archaic
trove

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
finite
unscrupulous
banal
illuminate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
procrastinate
melodious
insolence

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
supple
celebrated
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incumbent
combustion
serene
moderate

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."