ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314502 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
aerate
antidote
drub

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
onset
rule
negate
foil

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
untenable
prune
augment
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
beneficial
distortion
foil

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
demeanor
solace
courtesy
turmoil

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."