ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
curtail
immoderate
pretentious
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
servile
unnerve
facade

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
fidelity
appalling
ramble
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
imply
discern
flagrant

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
plaudits
fraud
conduit

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."