ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242702 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
inflammatory
raucous
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
accommodate
rowdy
buffer
interminable

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
elate
civility
brawl
servile

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
prominence
belated
collection
interminable

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
inviolable
demeanor
ploy
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."