ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 609848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
Score 0% 59%

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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
blowhard
brandish
methodical
interminable

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
egotist
benevolent
incumbent

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
fidelity
complement
flaw
commemorate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
archetypal
corroborate
mundane

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
commemorate
revive
precept
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."