ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 185487 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
pompous
buffoonery
liability
archaic

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
fidelity
extenuating
flaw
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
pallid
disdain
objectionable
pretense

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
implausible
keen
catastrophic
garish

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
lurid
periodic
heinous

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."