ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972205 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
untenable
interminable
euphoria
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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
untenable
mind
deferment
polarize

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
periodic
flourish
curtail
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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
nurture
straddle
patron
corrosive

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Negate most nearly means:
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solace
flaw
neutralize
finite

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The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."