ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 956129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.62
Score 0% 52%

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1 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
drub
defiant
brandish

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
epitaph
onset
serenity

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
corrosive
humble
adversary
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
appalling
bitter
demeanor
placebo

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
futile
eulogy
obdurate
ploy

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."