ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 857960 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
procrastinate
oblivious
trove

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
polarize
revive
advantageous

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
stealth
derelict
recrimination

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
drub
archaic
deceit
periodic

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
advantageous
liability
corrective
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."