ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 769529 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

Review

1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
punctual
redouble
corroborate
parade

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
exasperation
remedial
rancorous

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
euphoria
serenity
nurture
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
dubious
medium
incumbent
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
salvage
highlight
catastrophic
composed

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."