ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388697 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
eloquent
gargantuan
indecorous

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
revoke
corrective
combative
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
flourish
euphoria
handicap
prune

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
garish
finite
implement
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turpitude
buffoonery
melodious
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."