ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396062 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
entangle
condone
repentant
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
repentant
defect
perception
naive

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
augment
awe
brandish
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
accessible
gargantuan
untenable
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
composed
adversary
prudent

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."