ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 768992 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
induce
pompous
exalt
epitaph

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
58% Answer Correctly
ploy
cache
raucous
supple

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
fragile
pomp
urge
finite

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
pathos
procrastinate
elusive

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
duplicity
ecstasy
derivative
prudent

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."