ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 219620 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
incumbent
ramble
absolve

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
honorable
periodic
corrective

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
inviolable
harsh
immoderate
discern

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
benevolent
fragile
sugar pill
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
elusive
discern
nearness
finite

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."