ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 526015 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
Score 0% 75%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
methodical
egotist
onset

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
diffident
recrimination
deceit
curtail

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
archaic
exasperation
admired
opportune

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
renovate
duplicity
incumbent

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
corrosive
impudence
flourish
advantageous

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."