ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
civility
extenuating
aerate
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
raucous
pageantry
benefactor

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
repel
prune
stifle
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
gravity
prudent
glorify
civility

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
colossal
antidote
ethical

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."