ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105236 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
brandish
aesthete
exalt

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
euphoria
promote
divide
salvage

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
gaudy
pantomime
incisive

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
illuminate
garish
corroborate

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
fidelity
opportune
exception
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."