ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 443309 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
authoritarian
recrimination
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
discern
benevolent
turpitude
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
exception
eulogy
pretense

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
compulsion
flaunt
akin
apathetic

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
ominous
retroactive
pantomime

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."