ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 672351 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
derelict
combative
gravity

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
solace
prominence
entertain
negate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
perception
accommodate
glorify
archetypal

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
apathetic
advantageous
defect
genial

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
antidote
stealth
pretentious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."