ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944983 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
nurture
raucous
absolve
glaring

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
preclude
benevolent
benefactor
divide

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
supple
melee
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
beneficial
accommodate
prudent

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
flagrant
archetypal
aggressive
beneficial

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."