ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869937 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
surplus
defiant
punctual
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
accentuate
discern
methodical
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
demean
admired
melee
archaic

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
salvage
awe
start
stealth

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
induce
rail
careless
flagrant

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."