ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 668827 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
oblivious
defect
scapegoat
antidote

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
avian
clarity
counterclaim
redouble

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
aerate
ecstatic
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
melodious
salvage
grandiose
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
redouble
combustion
induce

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."