ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 885679 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
epistolary
incumbent
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
flaunt
buffer
intelligle
illuminate

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
prudent
revive
oblige
rancorous

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
insolence
obnoxious
turpitude

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
stern
inflammatory
medium
preclude

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."