ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228164 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
clarity
immoderate
pretentious
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
corrective
archaic
absolve

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
incisive
elusive
chaos
proximity

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
antidote
jocularity
revive

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
inviolable
prominence
epistolary

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."