ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 623988 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
absolve
exception
corrective
evident

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
stifle
promote
liability
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
fidelity
pretentious
punctual

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
egotist
straddle
polarize

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pathos
incidental
ploy
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."