ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 485130 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
demean
ecstatic
pompous

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
oblivious
camaraderie
admired
antidote

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
prudent
diffident
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
drab
defiant
insolence
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
genial
prudent
raspy
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."