ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 671668 Results

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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
conduit
condone
blowhard
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
disconcert
advantageous
propitious
polarize

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
epistolary
exception
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
impenitent
preclude
surfeit
deferment

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The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
foil
dubious
regale
adorn

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."