ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 248868 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
facade
colossal
liability
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gravity
prominence
cache
placebo

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
flourish
stifle
pathos
pretentious

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
manifest
inviolable
epitaph

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
impenitent
melodious
salvage

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."