ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 39887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
fragile
ominous
inviolable

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
buffer
opportune
apathetic

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
celebrated
cover
impenitent
combative

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extol
inviolable
blame
antidote

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incisive
compulsion
blowhard
corroborate

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."