ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150763 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
genial
intelligle
archaic

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
penurious
prompt
combustion
awe

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Facade most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
combustion
equitable
mask
drab

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
salvage
pretentious
elusive
disdain

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
appraise
belated
recrimination
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."