ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662789 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
abate
mask
serenity
mundane

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
rail
arbitrate
clarity
prudent

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
retroactive
renovate
derelict
precept

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
surplus
celebrated
eloquent

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The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
corrosive
lurid
dreadful
naive

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."