ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718093 Results

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
equitable
moderate
pretentious
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
demean
raspy
prominence

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
duplicity
curtail
polarize
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
genial
pale
preclude

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
duplicity
fraud
camaraderie
postponement

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The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."