ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 724314 Results

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
genial
solace
impenitent

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
avian
repel
cache
mandate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
compulsion
raucous
discern
brandish

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prune
oblivious
impudence
untenable

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
negate
mediate
neutralize
melodious

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."