ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 37898 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
regale
corrective
pretentious
apathetic

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
dreadful
prominence
supple

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
recrimination
accentuate
genial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
garish
ominous
straddle

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
impenitent
exalt
excessive
eloquent

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."