ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 162195 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
incisive
drab
regurgitate

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
turmoil
pretentious
duplicity
scapegoat

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
flaunt
equitable
command
accentuate

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
impenitent
stealth
pompous
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
corrective
clairvoyance
sameness
repel

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."