ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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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
appalling
pompous
accommodate
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
redouble
implement
propitious
condone

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
ramble
devastating
distortion
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
demeanor
compulsion
blowhard
ethical

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
redouble
dupe
mundane
raspy

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."