ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.72
Score 0% 74%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
abate
solace
parade
parity

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
erratic
absolve
heinous

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
benevolent
apathetic
devastating
incumbent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
sociable
ecstatic
placebo

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
untenable
duplicity
equitable
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."