ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 102210 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
comparable
promote
manifest

Solution
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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
revive
pantomime
pompous
melee

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
aesthete
sugar pill
insolence
frugal

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fidelity
slavish
abate
archetypal

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
intricate
dreadful
stifle

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."