ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 318812 Results

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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
polarize
courtesy
turmoil
derivative

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
extant
irritation
foil

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
elate
petty
fickle
lenient

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
brandish
egotist
prune

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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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
gravity
accentuate
condone
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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."