ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
frugal
mask
pomp
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
finite
serenity
rail
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
surplus
apathetic
pretentious

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
fickle
polarize
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
gaudy
advantageous
immoderate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."