ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 13772 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
induce
extol
inviolable
pretentious

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
accessible
advantageous
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
civility
lurid
apathetic

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
archaic
mediate
drub
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
corrosive
anthology
inviolable
vulgar

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."