ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318179 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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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
appraise
pompous
iridescent
incumbent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
implausible
manifest
kudos
punctual

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
incisive
jocularity
derelict
fragile

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
demeanor
incongruous
flagrant

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
equitable
pretentious
epitaph

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."