ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 87467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.07
Score 0% 61%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
accessible
conduit
stern

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
appalling
akin
heinous
benevolent

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
distortion
iridescent
serenity

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
grandiose
discern
disdain
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
precept
imply
accessible

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."