ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 997598 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
intricate
impassive
solace

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
repel
urge
foil
pretense

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

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

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
glaring
augment
servile
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
brandish
disdain
redouble

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."