ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 810426 Results

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
parity
induce
pompous
eloquent

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
heed
solace
mediate

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
repel
suppress
mediate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
rhapsody
stifle
exasperation

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
manifest
melodious
heinous
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."