ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 506417 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

Review

1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
naive
pretentious
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
periodic
euphoria
rescind
abate

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exasperation
dreary
camaraderie
methodical

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
disdain
abate
entangle
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
supple
perception
refurbish

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."