ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 573979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
solace
ceaseless
benevolent
retroactive

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
diffident
pompous
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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
comparable
commemorate
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
retroactive
evasive
entangle
dubious

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
garish
stern
exalt
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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."