ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224007 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
trove
heed
melodious
blowhard

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
mandate
propitious
demean
meticulous

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
salvage
insinuate
serenity
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
placebo
rail
pompous
derelict

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
pathos
ethical
lucidity

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."