ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 111965 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
embellish
pretentious
flagrant
entangle

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
sociable
supple
timid
scapegoat

Solution
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. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
pathos
precept
scamper
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
fidelity
oblivious
condone

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretense
disdain
penurious
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."