ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663630 Results

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
clarity
precept
flagrant
pretentious

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
aesthete
keen
untenable
censure

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
derelict
pliant
eulogy
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
ethical
celebrated
prevent
derelict

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
intricate
irritation
fickle

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."