ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 238028 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
benefactor
plaudits
brandish
ramble

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 benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
preclude
loyalty
grandiose
celebrated

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
73% Answer Correctly
sociable
impenitent
gravity
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adversary
compulsion
jocularity
surplus

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
liability
cunning
exasperation
suppress

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", 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 exasperation is "The state of being irritated."