ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248543 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
absolve
frugal
genial

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
liability
lurid
sociable

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
augment
immoderate
censure
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
oblivious
pretentious
procrastinate
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
combustion
immoderate
preclude

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."