ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 453222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
surplus
pretentious
facade
discern

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
rehash
parity
serene
prudent

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
servile
equitable
opportune

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
pretentious
raucous
inflammatory
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
inviolable
bitter
fragile
refurbish

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."