ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721616 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
anthology
pompous
deferment
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dubious
apathetic
buffoonery
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
diffident
derelict
glaring
accentuate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
trove
renovate
ethical
raspy

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
duplicity
buffoonery
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."