ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505199 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
perception
extol
pretentious
servile

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
cunning
scamper
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
incumbent
corrosive
embroil
impenitent

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
stern
mundane
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
stern
appalling
elucidate
elate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."