ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 671183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
iridescent
elusive
flagrant
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
deferment
ploy
recrimination
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
negate
facade
blowhard
untenable

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
disconcert
dupe
melodious
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
moderate
excuse
pretentious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."