ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36529 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
precept
petty
nurture

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
prune
advantageous
brandish
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
baseless
embellish
prominence
prudent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
corrosive
drub
ominous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
oblivious
pomp
promote

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."