ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906960 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
garish
polarize
revoke
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
genial
drab
pompous
incumbent

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
genial
beneficial
melodious
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
insinuate
camaraderie
disposition
negate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
melee
mediate
incongruous

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."