ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 177029 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
regale
grandiose
pretentious
recrimination

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
awe
benefactor
incumbent
parade

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The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
exception
censure
antiquated
placebo

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
prominence
prudent
archetypal

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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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
absolve
punctual
opportune
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."