ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 185786 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extant
mask
egotist
frugal

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
moderate
defect
periodic
untenable

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
scamper
retrograde
intricate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surplus
implement
accentuate
contortion

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
celebrated
classic
illuminate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."