ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216960 Results

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Correct 0 3.29
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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
heinous
negate
foil
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
caustic
pretentious
insinuate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
augment
genial
hopeless

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
improbable
comprehensible
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
oblilgatory
deferment
stifle

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."