ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 692231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
flagrant
archaic
waffle
indecorous

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
precept
roam
intricate
demean

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
onset
exception
immoderate
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
promote
buffoonery
benefactor

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
penurious
revoke
parade
colossal

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."