ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651175 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
buffoonery
scapegoat
prune

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
extenuating
buffoonery
counterclaim

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
equitable
gruesome
futile
lenient

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The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
methodical
revoke
impassive

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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
celebrated
obdurate
benefactor
gargantuan

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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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."