ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
impenitent
glaring
antidote
exalt

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
disdain
fickle
clarity

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
combative
mitigating
exception
awe

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
serenity
extol
drub
unnerve

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
stern
articulate
beneficial
revive

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."