ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314914 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
combustion
frail
appalling
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
implement
kudos
manifest
incisive

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
awe
finite
conduit
parade

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
recrimination
pretentious
inappropriate
penurious

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
accentuate
surly
discern

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."