ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 274006 Results

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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
dubious
foil
grandiose

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
scapegoat
articulate
pretense

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
elusive
comparable
colossal

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fidelity
lurid
indecorous
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
elate
pallid
brandish
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."