ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 996325 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
anthology
revive
rowdy
parity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
pageantry
belated
precept

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
refurbish
archaic
intricate
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
ploy
disdain
prominence

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
corrective
indecorous
benevolent

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."