ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
incisive
pompous
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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
perception
collection
mundane
clarity

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
antidote
regurgitate
inviolable
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
nurture
execute
gargantuan
eloquent

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
pathos
anomaly
absolve
disconcert

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."