ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513089 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
mediate
corrective
parade
frugal

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
augment
careless
condone
elate

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
highlight
compulsion
proximity

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
ethical
periodic
abate
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
futile
raspy
opportune

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."