ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 20304 Results

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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
promote
opportune
pompous
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
incongruous
buffer
polarize
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
placebo
absolve
scamper

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
compulsion
improbable
placebo
dubious

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
comprehensible
crafty
exasperation

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."