ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 673728 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
accommodate
pompous
interminable
polarize

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
supple
oblivious
illuminate

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
manifest
conduit
belated

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
incumbent
advantageous
archaic

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
onset
evident
cunning
rehash

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."