ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 658950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
Score 0% 76%

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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
pomp
servile
eloquent

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
fraud
foil
diffident
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
corrosive
salvage
peace
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
extol
epitaph
prompt
revive

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
pretense
rehash
insolence
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."