ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 139191 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
exception
punctual
combative

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
moderate
compulsion
impenitent
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
archetypal
epistolary
comparable
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
frugal
pompous
illuminate

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
elate
advantageous
benefactor

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."