ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296358 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
Score 0% 57%

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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
futile
rail
extant
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
eulogy
brandish
absolve

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
accommodate
grandiose
altruistic
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
mediate
censure
highlight
civility

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
precept
scapegoat
waffle
flourish

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."