ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 160916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
rancorous
flaunt
diffident

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
melodious
extant
placebo

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
naive
cache
lenient
incumbent

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
pantomime
plaudits
straddle

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
implausible
sociable
pretentious

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."