ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 599765 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
demeanor
scapegoat
pretentious
prominence

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fragile
rancorous
defiant
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
discern
derelict
genial
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
naive
dreadful
drub
belated

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
equitable
accentuate
cure
pallid

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."