ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759744 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
repentant
pretense

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
inviolable
inflammatory
flaunt
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
defiant
camaraderie
proximity

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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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exasperation
derelict
brandish
assess

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The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
advantageous
beneficial
drab
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."