ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891873 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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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
manifest
melee
raucous
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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
procrastinate
distortion
oblivious

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
turmoil
inviolable
straddle
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
eulogy
mediate
surfeit
derelict

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
recrimination
improbable
egotist
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."