ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 744870 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
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avian
celebrated
extant

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
curtail
glaring
inauspicious
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
rail
oblivious
censure
arbitrate

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

4 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
promote
perception
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
epitaph
celebrated
excessive

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."