ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 947804 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
mundane
stifle
aerate
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
plaudits
naive
intensify
pomp

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
augment
rehash
mandate
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
intricate
negate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
deferment
oblilgatory
duplicity
aerate

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."