ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
liability
precept
incidental
blowhard

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
harsh
placebo
incisive

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
parity
mask
facade

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
derelict
peace
buffoonery
garish

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
accommodate
immoderate
fraud

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."