ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 523501 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
mediate
induce
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
fraud
procrastinate
pomp
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
corrosive
mediate
sociable

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
hedonism
scamper
frail
periodic

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
celebrated
composed
extol
rule

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."