ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290741 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
benevolent
drub
pompous
unscrupulous

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
prudent
grandiose
genial
benefactor

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
compulsion
punctual
penurious

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
incongruous
obnoxious
clarity
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
pomp
distortion
meticulous
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."