ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120165 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
equitable
veneration
duplicity
pathos

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
archaic
channel
refurbish
elate

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gravity
pantomime
pompous
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
gruff
impenitent
benevolent
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repentant
extenuating
solace
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."