ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699972 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
benevolent
catastrophic
flaunt
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
impenitent
censure
rowdy
exception

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
verify
authoritarian
incisive

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
pathos
composed
commemorate

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
buffer
surly
inviolable
colossal

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."