ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 486694 Results

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
awe
polarize
incongruous
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
meticulous
trove
serenity
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
mundane
pantomime
stern

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gruff
pathos
pompous
benefactor

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
extol
limited
belated
deferment

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."