ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173810 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
apathetic
raspy
ominous
pomp

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rehash
blowhard
naive
heinous

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
pretentious
immoderate
prevent
hedonism

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
mediate
dash
embellish
solace

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
awe
eloquent
gravity

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."