ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 757860 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
corrosive
flagrant
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
raspy
compassion
demean
refurbish

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
promote
civility
advantageous
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
sociable
brandish
pathos

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
akin
composed
rancorous
commemorate

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."