ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 983544

Questions 5
Words derelict, diffident, disconcert, distortion, facade

Study Guide

derelict
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
diffident
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
disconcert
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
distortion
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.
facade
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.