ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423784 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
Score 0% 80%

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1 Facade most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mask
incidental
aesthete
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
impenitent
prevent
turpitude
drab

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
duplicity
insolence
opportune
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
elate
exalt
pantomime

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
impenitent
meticulous
dubious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."