ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130091 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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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
intricate
ecstatic
elate
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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
indecorous
preclude
negate
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
promote
flourish
lenient
absolve

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
turpitude
parity
heed

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
composed
melee
aggressive
mediate

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."