ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268208 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
apathetic
drub
pretentious
implement

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 implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
fickle
defiant
reanimate
rehash

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
facade
eloquent
surplus
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gravity
bitter
heinous
liability

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The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", 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."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ploy
scamper
judicious
gravity

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."