ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 199920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
equitable
brandish
naive
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
unnerve
pretense
corrective

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
entangle
absolve
ramble
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
ploy
comparable
flagrant
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
duplicity
prune
gargantuan
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."