ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234410 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
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1 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
plaudits
veneration
raucous
curtail

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
redouble
salvage
discern

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
embellish
discern
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
corrosive
insolence
kudos
dubious

Solution
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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
appraise
epistolary
exalt
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."