ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278316 Results

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
apathetic
inauspicious
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prominence
repentant
abate
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
lurid
revoke
comparable

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
implausible
mediate
onset
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
extant
insolence
periodic
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."