ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 826809 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
derelict
pretentious
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
duplicity
highlight
pretense
clarity

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
turpitude
mask
lenient

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
brandish
raucous
demean

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
clarity
contrite
proximity
demean

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."