ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972489 Results

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1 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
redouble
pompous
corroborate
epitaph

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
disconcert
inflammatory
inappropriate
heinous

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
onset
buffer
complicated
straddle

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
fraud
waffle
scapegoat
pretentious

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
proximity
pomp
inviolable
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."