ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 374241 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
celebrated
pretentious
melee
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
pretense
illuminate
loyalty
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
augment
enhance
prominence
penurious

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
adversary
flourish
pretentious
comparable

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
revoke
composed
mundane

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."