ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 896984 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
plaudits
rhapsody
curtail
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
absolve
commemorate
obnoxious
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
epistolary
facade
derivative
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
servile
conduit
accommodate
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
penurious
belated
corrective
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."