ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 829227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
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1 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
repel
distortion
anthology
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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
disdain
fraud
accommodate

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
flagrant
defiant
surfeit
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
clarity
appalling
rescue
implausible

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
recrimination
punctual
extenuating

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."