ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 713702 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
colossal
dupe
accessible
polarize

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
eloquent
lurid
excessive
extenuating

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
unnerve
facade
flaunt

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
eulogy
regale
pretense
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
brandish
keen
abate
rancorous

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."