ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 549484 Results

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
untenable
awe
glorify
gravity

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
clarity
combustion
moderate
pretentious

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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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
appalling
trove
rail

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
liability
contortion
finite

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The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
judicious
commemorate
implausible
solace

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."