ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 952871 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
insinuate
seriousness
aesthete
flourish

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Composed most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
antidote
serene
scapegoat
flaunt

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
garish
buffer
rowdy
adversary

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
49% Answer Correctly
artless
epitaph
compulsion
egotist

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
comparable
sociable
colossal
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."