ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 560005 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
redouble
facade
pretense
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
exalt
waffle
sociable
insinuate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
foil
camaraderie
pathos
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
manifest
embellish
evasive
repel

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."