ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
blowhard
penurious
adversary

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
servile
repel
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
comparable
crafty
procrastinate
disdain

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
retroactive
buffer
irritation
placebo

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
derivative
pathos
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."