ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 929711 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
servile
regurgitate
drub
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
salvage
elucidate
exasperation
preclude

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
lucidity
avian
supple

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
indecorous
frugal
urge
heed

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
improbable
censure
surplus

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."