ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935488 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Raucous most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
apathetic
derelict
rowdy
deferment

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
punctual
curtail
glorify
flagrant

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
incidental
written
awe

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
inauspicious
mandate
redouble

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
archaic
pompous
antidote
demeanor

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."