ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 128259 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
prune
regurgitate
pompous
parity

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
censure
promote
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
derivative
gruff
incongruous

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
ecstatic
grandiose
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
rhapsody
defiant
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."