ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786863 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
elusive
solace
adversary
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
unscrupulous
repentant
opportune

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
discern
inauspicious
cognition
defiant

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
redouble
mitigating
incisive
impenitent

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
straddle
frugal
elate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."