ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 612591 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
prominence
glaring
conduit
promote

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
fragile
disposition
pathos
foil

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
retroactive
ramble
intricate
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
deceit
condone
raspy

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
sociable
illuminate
mandate
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."