ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 705020 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
methodical
pretentious
opportune
insinuate

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
epitaph
antidote
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
obnoxious
mask
absolve

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
classic
supple
civility
manifest

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
scamper
cover
unscrupulous
punctual

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."