ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 31816 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
epistolary
mandate
regurgitate
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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
proximity
frail
mundane
negate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
corrective
rescind
diffident

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
impenitent
insolence
shimmering
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
belated
avian
dreary
recrimination

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."