ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862747 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
curtail
ecstatic
penurious
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
recrimination
colossal
exalt

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Facade most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
defiant
garish
prominence
mask

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
buffoonery
eulogy
induce

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
unnerve
exception
buffer

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."