ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
Score 0% 58%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
heinous
blowhard
liability
eloquent

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. 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 eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
colossal
redouble
accentuate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
retroactive
disdain
embellish
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
promote
counterclaim
inflammatory
straddle

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
aerate
equitable
benevolent

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."