ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402308 Results

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
pretense
retroactive
gravity

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
appraise
odious
corroborate
retroactive

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
rehash
rail
corrosive
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
naive
foil
assess
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
awe
distortion
procrastinate
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."