ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899528 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
inauspicious
mask
curtail

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
facade
pretentious
opportune
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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
elusive
cunning
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
redouble
insinuate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
benefactor
deferment
commonplace
repentant

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."