ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 719485 Results

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
ploy
epistolary
punctual

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
punctual
drab
redouble

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
abate
oblivious
regale
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
accessible
mediate
pageantry

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
discern
pomp
accommodate
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."