ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 203742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
archetypal
flagrant
turmoil
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
repentant
upbraid
unscrupulous
mundane

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
turpitude
pompous
buffer
archaic

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
prudent
onset
judicious
conduit

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
trove
pallid
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."