ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 264583 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
epitaph
implausible
moderate
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
drab
exasperation
disconcert

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cunning
incisive
pantomime
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
trove
unscrupulous
rhapsody
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
demean
promote
illuminate

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."