ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 636853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
ominous
disconcert
finite

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
eulogy
incidental
glaring
epistolary

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
fragile
pleasant
scamper
accentuate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
obdurate
liability
promote

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
precept
insinuate
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."