ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387444 Results

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parity
brandish
dubious
turmoil

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
punctual
stealth
frugal
meticulous

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
exasperation
curtail
exalt
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
flagrant
absolve
epistolary

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
elate
stealth
aerate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."