ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 262834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
precept
flaw
flaunt
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
pretentious
colossal
divide
incidental

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
rail
gravity
insolence
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
interminable
mandate
rehash
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
avian
gargantuan
advantageous
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."