ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29164 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
heinous
fragile
augment

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
heed
placebo
surly
garish

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
absolve
revoke
deferment

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
raucous
serene
parity
lenient

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
trove
cover
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."