ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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gruff
flourish
sociable

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
mandate
pretentious
abate

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
refurbish
untouchable
duplicity
flagrant

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
interminable
intelligle
turmoil

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
raspy
unscrupulous
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."