ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133895 Results

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1 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
embellish
polarize
ceaseless

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adversary
repentant
remedial
unscrupulous

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The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
curtail
extenuating
salvage
brandish

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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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
induce
sameness
solace
genial

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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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
induce
implausible
recrimination

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."