ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 779001 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
fickle
renown
discern
abate

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
prudent
devastating
insinuate
sociable

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
mandate
brandish
commemorate
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
precept
immoderate
indecorous
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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
impenitent
belated
accentuate
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."