ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 782132 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
inflammatory
benefactor
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
cover
demean
genial

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
clairvoyance
pantomime
censure

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
appraise
disdain
patron
duplicity

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
moderate
naive
melodious
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."