ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 760979 Results

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1 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
58% Answer Correctly
cache
cunning
accessible
ethical

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
refurbish
gravity
pretentious
demeanor

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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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
archaic
complement
fickle
appalling

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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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
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disconcert
extenuating
inscription
supple

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
nurture
elusive
redouble
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."