ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 365689 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
heinous
brandish
diffident

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
extant
interminable
solace

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
belated
manifest
demeanor

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
extant
apathetic
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
deferment
prune
rehash

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."