ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 692508 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
buffer
keen
insolence

Solution
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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
untenable
scamper
improbable
mundane

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
elate
combustion
pretentious
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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
gruff
implausible
grandiose
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
demeanor
indecorous
foil

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."