ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59023 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
belated
parity
glaring
meticulous

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
retroactive
awe
rancorous
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
pomp
heed
entangle
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
oblivious
rail
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
epistolary
flourish
naive
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."