ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 277559 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
fragile
brandish
benevolent
fidelity

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Awe most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
veneration
rancorous
conduit
pathos

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
advantageous
rehash
deceit
indecorous

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
augment
melee
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
foil
clairvoyance
archetypal

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."