ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807558 Results

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1 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
combustion
prune
akin
elusive

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
untenable
benefactor
buffoonery
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
combustion
combative
fickle

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
appraise
pompous
inauspicious
facade

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
ramble
trove
moderate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."