ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277286 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
salvage
anthology
brandish
illuminate

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
manifest
serenity
renovate
prominence

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
accentuate
pretentious
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
turmoil
serenity
intricate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
ethical
verify
stifle
impenitent

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."