ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677855 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.36
Score	0%	67%

Review

1 Grandiose most nearly means:

56% Answer Correctly

	pretentious
	compulsion
	hedonism
	grandiose

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Pallid most nearly means:

80% Answer Correctly

	methodical
	implausible
	pale
	exasperation

Solution

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Derelict most nearly means:

60% Answer Correctly

	stealth
	destitute
	catastrophic
	procrastinate

Solution

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Benevolent most nearly means:

50% Answer Correctly

	penurious
	appraise
	altruistic
	awe

Solution

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Mandate most nearly means:

89% Answer Correctly

	scamper
	command
	genial
	stern

Solution

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."