ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 506380 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pallid
pompous
duplicity
aesthete

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
negate
turmoil
evasive
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Negate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
neutralize
beneficial
indecorous
incidental

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
extenuating
dash
implement
commemorate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
admired
buffer
civility
straddle

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."