ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 604385 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
gruff
immoderate
glaring
derelict

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
rail
entangle
flagrant

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
colossal
pageantry
supple
trove

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flaw
counterclaim
promote
advantageous

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
extant
comfort
colossal
liability

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. 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 extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."