ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874038 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.00
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1 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
incidental
avian
defiant
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

2 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
stifle
supple
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
preclude
beneficial
refurbish
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
oblivious
scorn
meticulous
mandate

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
exasperation
aesthete
precept

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."