ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 940581 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
ethical
parade
cunning
promote

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
surplus
inauspicious
civility

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
liability
avian
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
drab
belated
incongruous

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The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
revive
proximity
defiant

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."