ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294591 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
clarity
pathos
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
archaic
implausible
prune

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
celebrated
scapegoat
distortion
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
combustion
extol
placebo

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
plaudits
adversary
rhapsody
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."