ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1307 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
futile
pretentious
manifest
interminable

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
combustion
comprehensible
genial
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
egotist
prominence
petty
pallid

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
adversary
buffoonery
extenuating
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
pallid
defiant
melee
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."