ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
accentuate
servile
pretentious
inviolable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
stifle
proximity
induce
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
condone
pathos
surplus

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
combustion
exalt
rescue
appraise

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
polarize
futile
appraise
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."