ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431588 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
awe
grandiose
pompous
prominence

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
judicious
prudent
exalt

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
raspy
foil
oblivious

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
abate
inviolable
prudent
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
foster
incidental
intricate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."