ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247552 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
benefactor
supple
pretentious
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
ploy
demean
renovate
archetypal

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
aesthete
excessive
distortion

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
deferment
drab
aerate

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
implement
dreadful
pretense
disconcert

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."