ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 885117 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
untenable
pathos
revoke
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
illuminate
pompous
turmoil

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pathos
mediate
pretentious
fragile

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
meticulous
buffoonery
impassive
turmoil

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
melee
brandish
prominence

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."