ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
blowhard
condone
ecstatic

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
scamper
celebrated
diffident

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
naive
revive
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
pantomime
epistolary
promote
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
awe
mitigating
incongruous
induce

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."