ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944353 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
petty
drab
drub

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
duplicity
clairvoyance
compassion
accentuate

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
elusive
divide
preclude
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
solace
repentant
gruff

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
corrective
conduit
straddle
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."