ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 49549 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
colossal
glaring
adversary
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
commemorate
disconcert
clairvoyance
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
promote
scapegoat
conduit

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
indecorous
careless
beneficial
retroactive

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
placebo
classic
benevolent
negate

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."