ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234575 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
oblivious
distortion
flourish

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
condone
dupe
unscrupulous
accommodate

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
ramble
turmoil
incisive
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
duplicity
glorify
onset

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
implausible
comprehensible
flourish

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."