ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850036 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
egotist
antidote
solace

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
pretentious
pomp
solace

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
sociable
repel
clairvoyance
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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
flaunt
penurious
advantageous
pretentious

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
mandate
obnoxious
oxygenate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."