ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 185200 Results

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaunt
servile
impudent
scamper

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
manifest
repel
stealth
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
raucous
archaic
defiant
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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
evident
composed
inflammatory
gruff

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
colossal
mitigating
impenitent
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."