ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 769250 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
prudent
regurgitate
pompous
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
indecorous
belated
rehash

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
trove
repulse
grandiose
salvage

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
clarity
euphoria
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
rancorous
waffle
stealth
combative

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."