ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 913865 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
raspy
comprehensible
plaudits

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
catastrophic
entangle
disconcert

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
solace
approachable
demean
elusive

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
inviolable
ploy
polarize
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
genial
unscrupulous
exception
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."