ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 949228 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
repel
indecorous
pretentious
periodic

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
jocularity
ethical
gravity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
servile
censure
frugal

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
redouble
discern
systematic
perception

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
naive
prudent
clairvoyance
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."