ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 38945 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
impenitent
solace
entangle

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
solace
liability
pantomime

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combative
irritation
extenuating
rehash

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
gruff
extenuating
stern

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
salvage
homage
redouble
scamper

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."