ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
pomp
corroborate
indecorous

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
sparing
inauspicious
stifle

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
penurious
turmoil
stealth

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
heinous
beneficial
drab
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
solace
oxygenate
immoderate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."