ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 410790 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
inscription
trove
heed

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
inviolable
belated
artless
anthology

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
revive
proximity
inflammatory
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
flagrant
epistolary
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
channel
benevolent
servile
surplus

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."