ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 516610 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
hedonism
homage
drab
surplus

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
demeanor
prominence
egotist

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
comparable
ethical
pretense

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
perception
gravity
judicious
methodical

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
rail
appalling
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."