ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74811 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
corroborate
preclude
mask

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
punctual
trove
recrimination
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
placebo
comparable
deferment
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
extenuating
sparing
corrosive
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
perception
finite
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."