ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44375 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.89
Score 0% 58%

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
censure
indecorous
benevolent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
revive
prudent
colossal
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
mediate
ecstatic
epistolary

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
derelict
finite
melee

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
serenity
gaudy
melee
lurid

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."