ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326899 Results

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
disdain
entangle
parity
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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
gruff
refurbish
conduit
gigantic

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
melee
fragile
indecorous
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
servile
periodic
combative
glorify

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The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
articulate
comparable
extant

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."