ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 953823 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
fickle
perception
serenity
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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
aerate
objectionable
immoderate
trove

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
elate
extol
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
eulogy
inviolable
evasive
cunning

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
regale
incite
accommodate
demean

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."