ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734977 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
ethical
corrective
promote

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
epitaph
suppress
fidelity
iridescent

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
epitaph
belated
discern

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
derivative
accommodate
eloquent
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
compulsion
curtail
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."