ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513156 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
genial
finite
mask
foil

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
lurid
disconcert
shimmering
exalt

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
archaic
accommodate
postponement
abate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
serenity
bitter
melee
frugal

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
untenable
destitute
pretentious

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."