ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105186 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pretentious
corroborate
parity

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
corrosive
discern
improbable
heed

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
incidental
mundane
sociability
corrosive

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
opportune
frugal
brawl
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
archaic
benefactor
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."