ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 838478 Results

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1 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
civility
epitaph
antidote
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
derivative
corroborate
contrite
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Prune most nearly means:
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oblivious
epistolary
pretense
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
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pompous
exception
opportune
flagrant

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
extol
collection
untenable
appraise

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."