ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 156117 Results

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
methodical
brandish
extenuating
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
derivative
iridescent
mediate
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
oblivious
heinous
pretentious
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
periodic
corrupt
colossal
immoderate

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
tardy
brandish
inviolable

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."