ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 308538 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
melodious
impenitent
flagrant
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
composed
entangle
dreadful
foil

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
pomp
authoritarian
living
turpitude

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
comparable
defect
extol
fraud

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
impenitent
gaudy
demean

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."