ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103948 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
demean
buffoonery
glorify
demeanor

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flaunt
censure
preclude
pale

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
commemorate
insolence
exception

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
liability
corrosive
augment
pretentious

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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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
extant
dash
brandish
mediate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."