ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74468 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.04
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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
polarize
pathos
obnoxious
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
stifle
implausible
pretense

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
flourish
bitter
untenable
commemorate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
raucous
demean
renown
celebrated

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
corrosive
hedonism
glaring

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."