ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234837 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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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
rhapsody
exasperation
redouble
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
pantomime
frugal
egotist

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
melodious
verify
pomp
repel

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pretentious
epistolary
disdain
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
composed
retroactive
complement
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."