ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 81347 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.00
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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
anthology
fragile
colossal

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
pretentious
penurious
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
grandiose
egotist
lenient
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
heinous
surplus
flaw
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
pomp
pantomime
melodious

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."