ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 814481 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
ramble
catastrophic
penurious

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
rail
lenient
ramble

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
cunning
prominence
strategem
preclude

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
recrimination
melee
mandate
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
lenient
combustion
patron
insinuate

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."