ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 92153 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

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1 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
ramble
indecorous
gargantuan

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
aerate
methodical
precept
parade

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
abate
neutralize
ecstatic
turpitude

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
induce
complement
heinous
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
drub
fastidious
hedonism
combative

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."