ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326882 Results

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
eulogy
prune
accessible
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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
ploy
bitter
eloquent
incongruous

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
curtail
pale
extant
defiant

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The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
derivative
euphoria
compassion
revoke

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
promote
prudent
elusive
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."