ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 364199 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corroborate
pompous
negate
prudent

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
accentuate
melodious
appraise

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
opportune
garish
inscription
hedonism

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
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incumbent
renovate
straddle
incidental

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
implement
genial
untenable

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."