ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451687 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
euphoria
pretentious
immoderate
benevolent

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
corrosive
ploy
epitaph
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
lenient
insinuate
frugal
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
salvage
humble
disconcert
discern

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
flourish
mundane
beneficial

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."