ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 421643 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.00
Score 0% 60%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
disconcert
blowhard
compulsion
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
impartial
censure
facade

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
pomp
combative
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
moderate
written
perception

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
aesthete
prominence
epistolary

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."