ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975048 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
egotist
parity
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
naive
pretentious
sensualism
insolence

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
inflammatory
compulsion
indecorous

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fragile
corrosive
rancorous
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
surplus
derelict
brawl
untenable

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."