ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 379596 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
turpitude
mediate
absolve

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
plaudits
rhapsody
discern

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
embellish
melee
admired
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
censure
slavish
comprehensible
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
scapegoat
flaunt
derivative

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."