ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 115890 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
meticulous
homage
moderate
deferment

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
supple
timid
censure
incumbent

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
augment
accommodate
complicated
negate

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
combative
pompous
servile

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
penurious
preclude
surplus
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."