ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786641 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
precept
scamper
stern

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
celebrated
epistolary
combustion
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
antidote
oblivious
comparable
pompous

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
colossal
regurgitate
manifest
imply

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
sociable
celebrated
solace

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."