ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 899840 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
accessible
impassive
extant
archetypal

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
methodical
scapegoat
glorify
rehash

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
dubious
glaring
foil
comparable

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
periodic
colossal
apathetic
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
anthology
obnoxious
mediate
renown

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The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."