ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 677504 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
straddle
benefactor
incisive

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
heinous
complement
flaw
commemorate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
obnoxious
careless
adversary

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
euphoria
inauspicious
honorable
lenient

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
heinous
strategem
revoke
frugal

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."