ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 382601 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
intricate
parade
egotist
civility

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
anthology
compassion
sociable
abate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
liability
salvage
facade
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
defiant
beat
revoke
supple

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
fraud
surfeit
servile
discern

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."