ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830135 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
heed
belated
sparing
regale

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
condone
cover
dubious
embellish

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
melee
incongruous
fickle

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
grandiose
glorify
indecorous
revive

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
fickle
camaraderie
seditious
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."