ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 791650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
71% Answer Correctly
corrective
catastrophic
parity
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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
incumbent
perception
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
absolve
untenable
pageantry
rancorous

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
exalt
periodic
brandish
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
gargantuan
mundane
augment

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."