ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220122 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.92
Score 0% 78%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
flourish
flagrant
courtesy
awe

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
deferment
comprehensible
sociable
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
pallid
ethical
heinous

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
oblivious
exasperation
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
recrimination
strict
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."