ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238448 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
fraud
extenuating
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
sociable
glorify
discern
combative

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
extol
illuminate
oblilgatory

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
flourish
illuminate
appraise

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
redouble
prudent
glorify
apathetic

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."