ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
promote
brandish
augment
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
condone
courtesy
refurbish
inviolable

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
periodic
corrupt
impenitent
recrimination

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
exasperation
living
duplicity
defiant

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
garish
beneficial
elusive

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."