ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 101409 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
discern
aerate
parade
regale

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
antidote
hedonism
frail
avian

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
elate
archaic
inauspicious
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
benefactor
mandate
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
drab
repulse
appalling
combative

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."