ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575029 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
glaring
revive
gargantuan
disdain

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
rowdy
gargantuan
stifle

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incisive
antidote
manifest
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
flaunt
comparable
awe

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
pomp
turpitude
flaunt

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."