ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428961 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
placebo
mediate
apathetic

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
epitaph
combustion
contortion
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
melodious
flaw
articulate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
genial
buffoonery
scapegoat
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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
promote
cognition
archetypal
supple

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."