ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 766387 Results

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
mundane
serenity
eloquent

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
catastrophic
plaudits
egotist

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
trove
pleasant
insinuate
solace

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
equitable
authoritarian
advantageous
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
rehash
awe
sameness
revive

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."