ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 561688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
embellish
mask
accessible
diffident

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
appraise
futile
proximity
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
enormous
flagrant
liability
incisive

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
gravity
rehash
avian

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The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
drab
solace
rehash

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The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."