ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 418025 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
cunning
implausible
authoritarian

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
drub
altruistic
euphoria
elate

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
heed
condone
verify
discern

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
avian
supple
shimmering
elusive

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pathos
embellish
blowhard
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."