ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 502419 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
ploy
inflammatory
blowhard
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
untenable
archetypal
recrimination
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
gruff
altruistic
camaraderie
embellish

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
ramble
inflammatory
incongruous

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
gargantuan
anthology
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."