ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 586286 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
corroborate
repentant
fraud
pretentious

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
distortion
ramble
preclude
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
facade
contortion
hedonism
avian

Solution
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
anthology
admired
belated
eloquent

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
elation
conduit
catastrophic
apathetic

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."