ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 6698 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
disconcert
ecstatic
derelict

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
conduit
ploy
solace

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
extol
derivative
duplicity

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
deferment
prudent
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
flourish
strategem
procrastinate
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."