ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 488479 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
adversary
implausible
pretentious
epistolary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
punctual
entertain
rancorous

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
incongruous
opportune
promote

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
revoke
sparing
implement
absolve

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
strict
turmoil
mundane
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."