ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 958911 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
advantageous
sociable
parade
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
censure
clarity
euphoria

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
aerate
cognition
clarity
flourish

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
flaw
commemorate
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
incumbent
imply
apathetic
flaw

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."