ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 260262 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
distortion
courtesy
fraud
ramble

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
iridescent
scamper
stifle

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
imply
buffoonery
incumbent
recrimination

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
garish
inviolable
pretentious
placebo

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
defiant
flagrant
trove

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."