ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 311557 Results

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
composed
demean
hopeless
solace

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
placebo
corrosive
cunning

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rancorous
antidote
pretense
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
nurture
futile
abate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
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comprehensible
implement
objectionable
derelict

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."