ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 470205 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
awe
manifest
mask
fragile

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 manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
brandish
pantomime
proximity

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
intricate
prudent
serene
appalling

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
apathetic
brawl
entangle
drab

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
accentuate
avian
excuse
exalt

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."