ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 87195 Results

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
garish
clairvoyance
extant
pretentious

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
impenitent
scamper
authoritarian
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
beneficial
appalling
distortion

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
comparable
plaudits
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
garish
plaudits
dupe
onset

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."