ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 936078 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
moderate
parity
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
insinuate
systematic
solace
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
prominence
gravity
surplus

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
precept
suspect
perception
recrimination

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
futile
disdain
appraise
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."