ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570462 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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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
censure
extenuating
fidelity
pompous

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
cunning
duplicity
impassive
polarize

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
eulogy
pretentious
incidental
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
composed
glorify
insinuate
supple

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
incisive
detect
drub

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."