ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 437150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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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
pompous
parity
untenable
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 parity is "equality.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
foil
prudent
appalling

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
punctual
accentuate
careless
condone

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
conduit
intelligle
exasperation
scamper

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
heinous
accentuate
scapegoat
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."