ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588768 Results

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
advantageous
ecstatic
disconcert
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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
finite
fragile
glorify
straddle

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
stealth
beneficial
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
dubious
melee
preclude
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
equitable
condone
mediate

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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."