ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 412948 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
penurious
turmoil
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
stealth
compassion
scamper

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
perception
beneficial
lurid
urge

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
heinous
combative
refurbish
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
disconcert
recrimination
surly
immoderate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."