ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689155 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
mundane
pompous
onset
rancorous

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
stifle
delay
dubious
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
excuse
demean
periodic
raucous

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
melodious
proximity
egotist
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
extol
counterclaim
implausible
disconcert

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."