ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 827471 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
trove
pretentious
immoderate
fidelity

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
combative
beneficial
absolve
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
recrimination
revive
rhapsody
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
censure
onset
rule
proximity

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
repentant
exception
keen
aesthete

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."