ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 359339 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
admired
straddle
aerate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
proximity
flaunt
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
futile
foil
trove

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
flagrant
insinuate
artless
flourish

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The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
immoderate
postponement
condone
fragile

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."