ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869027 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
genial
pallid
clarity
turmoil

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
augment
blowhard
preclude
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
prominence
complement
fickle

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
refurbish
prudent
frugal
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
augment
induce
penurious
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."