ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439251 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
straddle
obnoxious
commonplace
beneficial

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
elate
redouble
eulogy

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
pretentious
revive
epitaph

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
defiant
drab
heed

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
extenuating
buffer
combative
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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."