ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
supple
censure
iridescent
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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incisive
impenitent
insolence
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
salvage
comparable
mind
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
rule
grandiose
adversary

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
combative
disconcert
solace
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."