ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 409716 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
penurious
glaring
antidote
incumbent

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
turpitude
derelict
fraud

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
avian
solace
antidote

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
corrosive
advance
cunning
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
preclude
serene
commemorate
extol

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."