ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537390 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
diffident
inauspicious
parade

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
serenity
evasive
insinuate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
punctual
turmoil
equitable

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
interminable
blame
ploy
benefactor

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
indecorous
pageantry
benefactor
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."