ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622876 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
punctual
opponent
drab
celebrated

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
embellish
glorify
civility

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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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prudent
heinous
pompous
incumbent

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
solace
illuminate
frugal

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
epistolary
pretense
pretentious
disdain

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."