ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 302629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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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
pompous
accommodate
advantageous
stifle

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
inviolable
incongruous
genial

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disdain
advantageous
immoderate
incisive

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
benefactor
conduit
objectionable
aesthete

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
buffoonery
mundane
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."