ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 820735 Results

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1 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
facade
archetypal
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
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comprehensible
mediate
melee
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
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banal
exception
indecorous
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
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glorify
repentant
antidote
sociable

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
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lucidity
periodic
corrective
polarize

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."