ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819729 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pretense
combative
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
rehash
disdain
absolve

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
induce
proximity
cognition
redouble

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
caustic
accommodate
incidental

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
mandate
incongruous
adorn
flourish

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."