ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 809894 Results

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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clarity
cunning
blowhard
unscrupulous

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
sociable
commemorate
raucous

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
drab
rail
sensualism
opportune

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
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obnoxious
incisive
fastidious
surplus

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
straddle
mundane
egotist
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."