ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 764997 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
71% Answer Correctly
celebrated
clairvoyance
hedonism
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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
preclude
diffident
meticulous

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
negate
incisive
scorn
corrective

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
perception
serenity
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
insinuate
flaw
disconcert

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."