ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 600925 Results

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
nurture
commonplace
periodic
polarize

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
meticulous
clairvoyance
pretentious
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
demean
rehash
periodic

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
redouble
unscrupulous
cunning
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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
distortion
exalt
finite
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."