ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 665344 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
methodical
pompous
revive
oblivious

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
appalling
exalt
exception

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
pretense
compulsion
straddle

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
inauspicious
refurbish
pantomime

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
antidote
deferment
excuse
accentuate

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."