ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127772 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
facade
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
demean
sparing
punctual
intricate

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
condone
derelict
frugal

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
facade
anthology
fastidious
melodious

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
gruff
pleasant
euphoria
illuminate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."