ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576317 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
defiant
ploy
flaunt

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
turmoil
dubious
approachable
aesthete

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
promote
pretentious
unscrupulous
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
curtail
augment
oxygenate
facade

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
repel
buffoonery
fidelity
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."