ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260971 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
onset
celebrated
courtesy
pretense

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
mask
opportune
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
appalling
diffident
refurbish

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
corrosive
methodical
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
melee
censure
prominence
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."