ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813916 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
censure
civility
pompous
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
lenient
flaunt
nearness
repel

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
gruesome
prominence
stifle

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
duplicity
subside
precept
supple

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
implement
opponent
serenity
disdain

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."