ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 76478 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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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
trove
pompous
incongruous
oblivious

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
diffident
impudence
disdain
adversary

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
perception
intricate
seditious
iridescent

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
incongruous
ecstatic
altruistic
raspy

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
eloquent
untenable
brandish
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."