ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 137999 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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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
pompous
clairvoyance
lenient
accessible

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
condone
counterclaim
antidote
corrosive

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
combustion
eloquent
rail

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
fraud
celebrated
insinuate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
mundane
stifle
heinous
aggressive

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."