ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 701622 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Facade most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
mask
salvage
distortion
brandish

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
defiant
benevolent
scorn
celebrated

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
embellish
periodic
renown
precept

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
apathetic
courtesy
accessible
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
aesthete
duplicity
insolence

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."