ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 697892 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
extenuating
pompous
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
polarize
equitable
rancorous
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
plaudits
moderate
clarity

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
demeanor
extol
turpitude
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
liability
pretentious
insinuate
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."