ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521994 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
servile
raspy
impudent
prominence

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
placebo
scamper
onset
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
mandate
enormous
gravity
derivative

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
scamper
polarize
deceit
impenitent

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
pompous
demean
induce

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."