ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127592 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
promote
placebo
derelict

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pretentious
polarize
fraud
pompous

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
punctual
elucidate
supple
serenity

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
genial
discern
review
prudent

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
exalt
raucous
moderate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."