ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27485 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
repel
euphoria
egotist
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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
futile
untenable
lenient

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
mediate
finite
comparable

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
belated
serenity
elate
keen

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
composed
serenity
scamper
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."