ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 584440 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
flaw
blowhard
curtail
repel

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
advantageous
eloquent
inflammatory
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
incumbent
iridescent
inviolable

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
immoderate
intricate
promote

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
diffident
neutralize
pretense
abate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."