ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 54475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
diffident
pompous
revive

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 diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
stern
surfeit
lurid
raspy

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
corroborate
curtail
rancorous

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
corroborate
revoke
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
epitaph
euphoria
disdain

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."