ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 684868 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.66
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
untenable
pretentious
stealth

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
prune
heinous
garish
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
upbraid
conduit
flaw

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
induce
fickle
combative

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
stern
buffoonery
meticulous

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."