ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 650213 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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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
pompous
egotist
procrastinate
pathos

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
prudent
heed
elate

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
dubious
absolve
precept
akin

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
corrosive
incisive
admired
recrimination

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
flagrant
flaunt
rowdy
commemorate

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."