ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 988293 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
censure
rehash
genial
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mediate
inviolable
mask
interminable

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ramble
compulsion
pompous
archaic

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
duplicity
rehash
periodic
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
appraise
living
distortion
oblivious

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."