ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890246 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
genial
accommodate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
foil
petty
absolve
mediate

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
supple
facade
pretentious
gravity

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
polarize
rehash
epistolary

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
naive
exception
meticulous
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."