ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 235788 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
straddle
solace
diffident
mask

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
adversary
derivative
commonplace
revoke

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
illuminate
lurid
foil

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
immoderate
grandiose
extol
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
distortion
sociable
condone
reanimate

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."