ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 968429 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
apathetic
elate
pretentious
avian

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
objectionable
flourish
opportune

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
admired
plaudits
gruff
impenitent

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruff
mandate
adversary
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
rehash
pleasant
perception
interminable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."