ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964510 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
accessible
parade
extenuating
eulogy

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
drab
gargantuan
veneration
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
promote
accommodate
stern
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
accentuate
sameness
eulogy
adversary

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
benefactor
ramble
abate

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."