ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 298685 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.78
Score 0% 56%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
archaic
blowhard
interminable
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
distortion
defiant
meticulous

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
channel
mundane
diffident
sociable

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
prudent
sameness
advantageous
pathos

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
ramble
demeanor
revoke

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."