ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380000 Results

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1 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
onset
brandish
interminable
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
entangle
veneration
proximity
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
derivative
rancorous
trove

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
anthology
revoke
pompous
implausible

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
refurbish
opportune
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."