ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231904 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
clairvoyance
redouble
abate

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
catastrophic
defiant
onset

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
solace
mundane
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
incongruous
implement
kudos

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
regale
demeanor
archaic

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."