ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 855806 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
conduit
immoderate
parade
ploy

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
awe
upbraid
exalt
refurbish

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
straddle
discern
contrite
derelict

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
antidote
scorn
stealth
accentuate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
discern
mediate
divide
augment

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."