ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 482416 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
bitter
drub
adversary

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
frugal
compulsion
precept
limited

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
compulsion
raspy
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aerate
renovate
eulogy
heed

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pomp
duplicity
opportune
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."