ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 414009 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
deferment
eulogy
implausible

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
distortion
onset
genial
irritation

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
pallid
archetypal
propitious
cunning

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
diffident
pompous
exasperation
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
indecorous
prominence
impassive
stifle

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."