ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 700808 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

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1 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
revoke
melodious
rescind
salvage

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
servile
pretentious
flourish
deferment

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
prudent
precept
curtail
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
naive
grandiose
entangle
surly

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
prudent
camaraderie
caustic
repentant

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."