ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 747828 Results

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corrective
exasperation
ominous
flourish

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
exalt
pretentious
servile
flaunt

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
anthology
exasperation
untenable
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
punctual
trim
cunning
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
exalt
ecstasy
curtail
inviolable

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."