ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 399420 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
insolence
parity
catastrophic
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
induce
pretentious
complement
inviolable

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
flaw
banal
euphoria

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
epistolary
revive
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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
insolence
brandish
scapegoat
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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."