ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 456770 Results

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Questions 5 5
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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
disdain
pompous
prudent
pretentious

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
entangle
incidental
eulogy
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
distortion
inauspicious
conduit
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
exalt
stealth
classic
implement

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
onset
archetypal
solace
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."