ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 668615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
appraise
pretentious
combative
drab

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
repel
furtiveness
extenuating

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
derivative
mediate
demean

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
pomp
procrastinate
scamper

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
deferment
duplicity
refurbish

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."