ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 633500 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
extant
rehash
pretentious
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
civility
mundane
incite
compulsion

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
liability
defect
disconcert
finite

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
lenient
prudent
excuse
avian

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
compulsion
foster
redouble
surplus

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."