ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 207516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
interminable
prominence
objectionable
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
negate
periodic
inviolable
complement

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
indecorous
urge
comprehensible
stealth

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
moderate
apathetic
demeanor

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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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
salvage
prudent
facade

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."