ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699877 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
solace
blowhard
condone
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
stealth
buffoonery
exception

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
appalling
pretense
onset

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
stern
fragile
straddle

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
epistolary
promote
ominous
onset

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."