ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120627 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
fickle
parade
pantomime
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
exasperation
genial
highlight
heed

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
cunning
anthology
indecorous

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
implausible
admired
buffoonery
promote

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
kudos
revive
comparable

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."