ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247696 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
redouble
elate
rowdy
pretense

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
incumbent
opportune
overjoyed
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
impenitent
dupe
embellish
heed

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
flagrant
glaring
extant
stifle

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
lenient
timid
precept
duplicity

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."