ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809831 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
trove
brandish
blowhard

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
illuminate
appraise
disconcert
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
demeanor
polarize
precept
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
drab
comfort
incidental
meticulous

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
inviolable
compulsion
antiquated
diffident

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."