ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 138341 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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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
pretentious
heinous
pompous
rail

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
preclude
incidental
loyalty
entangle

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
curtail
punctual
buffer

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
indecorous
camaraderie
fraud

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
impartial
combative
impenitent

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."