ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 278128 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
corrosive
combative
glaring
supple

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
illuminate
strict
pomp
prominence

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
egotist
servile
epitaph
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
facade
igniting
epitaph
augment

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rail
lenient
impudence
exasperation

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."