ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761060 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
fragile
corrective
belated
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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
celebrated
authoritarian
veneration
avian

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
untenable
compulsion
disconcert
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
prune
regurgitate
adversary

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
mundane
meticulous
defiant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."