ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101670 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
untenable
oblivious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
stern
jocularity
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
demean
artless
corrosive
turmoil

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
grandiose
embroil
fickle
obnoxious

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
condone
execute
ploy
trove

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."