ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 745901 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.02
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
finite
fickle
rehash

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
lurid
corrective
parity

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
celebrated
flagrant
appalling

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
advantageous
authoritarian
retroactive
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
clairvoyance
insinuate
corroborate

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."