ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 316423 Results

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
regale
appalling
accessible

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
flagrant
buffer
revive

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
untenable
buffer
derivative

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
elate
adorn
incumbent
equitable

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
turpitude
scamper
exception

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."