ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147128 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
abate
oblivious
parade
clarity

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 clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
discern
glorify
iridescent
perception

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
dubious
combative
indecorous

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
heinous
liability
advantageous
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untenable
untouchable
proximity
servile

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."