ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228948 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

Review

1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
appraise
commemorate
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 appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
salvage
advantageous
adversary

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
composed
serene
flaunt
induce

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
retroactive
antiquated
prominence
prune

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
catastrophic
diffident
induce

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."