ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 30408 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pantomime
combative
blowhard
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
stealth
adversary
promote

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
serene
genial
combustion

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
benefactor
moderate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
corroborate
disdain
highlight
exalt

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."