ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598197 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
liability
genial
exception
extenuating

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
demeanor
devastating
melee
euphoria

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
benevolent
flaunt
pallid
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
ramble
advantageous
repentant
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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
naive
ploy
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."