ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 382053 Results

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1 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
buffer
interminable
mediate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
intricate
conduit
limited
negate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
implement
embellish
gargantuan

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
urge
revive
compulsion

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
loyalty
abate
fraud
beneficial

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."