ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727301 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
pretentious
mundane
demeanor

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
raspy
diffident
repel

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
futile
liability
turmoil

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
living
implausible
repentant

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
entertain
demean
incumbent

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."