ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 47456 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
glaring
pallid
dubious

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
derivative
destitute
cunning
brandish

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
parity
augment
rule
melodious

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
insolence
meticulous
extenuating

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
handicap
appraise
revoke

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."