ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875235 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
defiant
incidental
diffident

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
aerate
regale
polarize

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
diffident
pompous
accessible
regale

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
ploy
glorify
oblivious
epitaph

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
pathos
mask
disdain
commemorate

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."