ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748670 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
insolence
ploy
duplicity
pretentious

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
manifest
revoke
egotist

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
conduit
antidote
fickle

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
civility
demeanor
exception

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
demeanor
raucous
cunning
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."