ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565034 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
81% Answer Correctly
incisive
mandate
medium
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
compulsion
imply
heinous
defiant

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
corrosive
periodic
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
benevolent
ceaseless
preclude
implausible

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
patron
adversary
composed

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."