ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597438 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
preclude
combustion
onset

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
flaw
plaudits
surly
impenitent

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
derelict
seriousness
inviolable
fraud

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
stern
frugal
facade

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
manifest
antidote
artless
precept

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."