ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889769 Results

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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
fragile
moderate
genial
pomp

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
exalt
scapegoat
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
buffoonery
clarity
revive

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pathos
sameness
gravity
disconcert

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
pallid
refurbish
placebo
enhance

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The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."