ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760115 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
recrimination
pretentious
regurgitate
elate

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
meticulous
combustion
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
placebo
bird–like
obnoxious
benevolent

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
archetypal
extol
untenable

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
colossal
aesthete
curtail
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."