ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 413797 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
adversary
awe
mask
implement

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appraise
assess
proximity
buffoonery

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
pretense
indecorous
derelict
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
celebrated
discern
urge
immoderate

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The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
awe
pathos
mitigating
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."