ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981595 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.98
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1 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
civility
mundane
pretentious
implement

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
lurid
polarize
benefactor

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
proximity
gravity
censure

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
iridescent
bitter
interminable
derelict

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
epistolary
futile
augment
impartial

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The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."