ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 558912 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
Score 0% 65%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
extol
implement
pretense

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pompous
stealth
fraud

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ramble
subside
inflammatory
adversary

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
preclude
eulogy
scorn
derelict

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
interminable
caustic
fragile
distortion

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."