ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716212 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
regale
frail
exalt
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
combative
retroactive
chaos
gruff

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ethical
baseless
incisive
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
polarize
demeanor
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ethical
pomp
renown
flaunt

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."