ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 125878 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
Score 0% 62%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
absolve
naive
blowhard
serenity

Solution
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
mundane
corroborate
cunning

Solution
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
advantageous
supple
complement
grandiose

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
urge
repentant
derivative

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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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
moderate
demeanor
connoisseur
straddle

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."