ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277100 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
discern
interminable
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fickle
inviolable
pompous
clarity

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
raspy
eulogy
favorable
rail

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
retroactive
scamper
shimmering
plaudits

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
awe
glorify
repentant
combustion

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."