ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808609 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
flaunt
interminable
brandish
banal

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
comparable
ploy
finite
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
naive
appalling
mask
epitaph

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
demean
odious
commemorate
cunning

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
heed
courtesy
straddle
unscrupulous

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."