ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 742919 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
Score 0% 79%

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1 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
promote
melee
incongruous

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
facade
gravity
clarity
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
fickle
ploy
pretentious
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 fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
beneficial
devastating
raucous
parity

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
immoderate
melodious
ploy
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."