ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304558 Results

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

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
parity
surplus
vulgar
garish

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
exception
advantageous
counterclaim
incidental

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
solace
extant
celebrated

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
incongruous
elate
indecorous
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."