ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 902005 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
Score 0% 77%

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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
accessible
pathos
avian
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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
promote
proximity
colossal
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
comparable
avian
advantageous
equitable

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
awe
inflammatory
stern

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
brawl
nurture
parity

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."