ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 159906 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
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1 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
entangle
incongruous
elusive

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
stealth
catastrophic
equitable

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
buffer
straddle
ethical
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
petty
prudent
curtail
advantageous

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
onset
naive
corrosive
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."