ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369852 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
exalt
accessible
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
exasperation
augment
corrosive
cover

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
insolence
celebrated
rail

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pomp
diffident
extol
channel

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The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
derivative
camaraderie
impenitent
sameness

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."