ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 884531 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
inviolable
serenity
appalling
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
heinous
medium
retroactive
extenuating

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
nurture
incisive
defiant

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
extol
archetypal
pretentious
embellish

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
hopeless
nurture
fidelity

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."