ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
genial
glaring
flaw
salvage

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
accentuate
promote
oblilgatory
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
garish
elusive
accessible
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
pallid
pale
manifest

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
absolve
flourish
stern
compulsion

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."