ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505089 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
induce
intricate
euphoria
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
augment
anthology
jocularity
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
embellish
verify
servile
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
flagrant
petty
implausible
mundane

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
eloquent
corroborate
bird–like
benevolent

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."