ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
augment
anomaly
benefactor
equitable

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
augment
vulgar
pantomime
belated

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
servile
gruff
composed
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
antidote
prudent
gruesome
archetypal

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
derelict
entangle
archetypal

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."