ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875897 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
flagrant
flaunt
anthology

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
equitable
prevent
hedonism
flagrant

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
salvage
buffoonery
methodical
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
drub
stealth
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
advantageous
ecstatic
celebrated
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."