ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 512964 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
inflammatory
oblivious
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
equitable
rehash
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
corrosive
solace
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
disconcert
iridescent
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
hedonism
glorify
advantageous
equitable

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."