ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
disdain
euphoria
precept
glaring

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
onset
apathetic
ploy

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
methodical
antidote
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
comparable
catastrophic
pantomime

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
derivative
absolve
upbraid
turmoil

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."