ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 952885 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
onset
pompous
untenable
pretense

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
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pomp
furtiveness
extenuating
stifle

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
methodical
rail
archetypal
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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unscrupulous
embellish
dupe
implement

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
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blowhard
periodic
exasperation
gruff

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The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."