ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798977 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
redouble
glaring
elusive
illuminate

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
heinous
promote
judicious
ethical

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
aesthete
incidental
liability
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
combative
scapegoat
defect
flaunt

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
exalt
sociable
inflammatory
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."