ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 827587 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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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
pompous
dubious
melodious
rehash

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
aesthete
start
elate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
surplus
inappropriate
disdain
rancorous

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
curtail
pantomime
aesthete

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
stealth
disdain
accessible
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."