ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 614863 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
discern
objectionable
clairvoyance
scamper

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pathos
flagrant
pretentious
duplicity

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
aesthete
compassion
duplicity
belated

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
serenity
scamper
facade
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
conduit
stern
proximity

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."