ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869063 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
pompous
duplicity
punctual

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
indecorous
duplicity
liability

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
aerate
colossal
demeanor

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
naive
derelict
drub

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
compulsion
opportune
negate
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."