ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 479829 Results

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
parity
inscription
benefactor
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
moderate
dreadful
unscrupulous
servile

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
pretense
pompous
clairvoyance

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
scamper
catastrophic
nurture

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
dubious
inauspicious
strategem
interminable

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."