ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 858947 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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1 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
surplus
redouble
deferment

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
melodious
methodical
moderate
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
implausible
merciful
untenable
demeanor

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
70% Answer Correctly
extol
prune
vulgar
archaic

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
exasperation
pallid
anthology

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."