ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165118 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
stealth
insolence
liability

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
corroborate
lenient
flaunt
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
harsh
egotist
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
retroactive
untenable
impenitent

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
fragile
opportune
pretense

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."