ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 288956 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
nurture
accentuate
brandish
clairvoyance

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
lurid
caustic
combative
benevolent

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
serenity
sociable
advance
meticulous

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
ethical
meticulous
penurious

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
equitable
remedial
appraise

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."