ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 730659 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
brandish
pretense
exasperation

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
supple
retroactive
aggressive
drab

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
drub
neutralize
elusive
melee

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
epitaph
avian
censure

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
flaw
extenuating
melee
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."