ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 303770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
adversary
stealth
solace

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
celebrated
commemorate
polarize

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
fidelity
drab
disdain

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
adversary
catastrophic
cushion
garish

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
discern
illuminate
implausible
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."