ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 945269 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
demeanor
naive
plaudits
pretentious

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
extol
excuse
moderate
facade

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pantomime
glorify
exalt

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
derelict
mediate
pathos
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
defiant
intensify
trove
ethical

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."