ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
immoderate
pathos
seriousness
liability

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
inviolable
composed
finite

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
fidelity
blowhard
egotist
futile

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
epitaph
neutralize
awe
placebo

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
revive
benevolent
irritation
celebrated

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."