ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939683 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
archaic
moderate
inviolable
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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
naive
vulgar
rhapsody
exception

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
pretentious
mandate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opportune
loyalty
revive
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
incongruous
execute
incisive
censure

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."