ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267865 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
embellish
insinuate
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
pantomime
futile
corrosive

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
advantageous
dubious
oxygenate
placebo

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
revive
fastidious
illuminate
mediate

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The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
revoke
upbraid
stealth
combative

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."