ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
exception
vulgar
beneficial
insolence

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melee
pompous
egotist
nurture

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
curtail
penurious
aerate
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
melodious
repentant
observe
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
nurture
gargantuan
artless
rail

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."