ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
appraise
camaraderie
pretentious
preclude

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
advantageous
discern
fraud

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
proximity
pomp
vulgar
ramble

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
awe
liability
inscription
curtail

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
corrective
mandate
duplicity
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."