ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 420171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
elusive
eloquent
brandish
appalling

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
nurture
gruff
merciful
moderate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
retroactive
prune
systematic
pretentious

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
turmoil
brandish
scamper
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
grandiose
defiant
anthology
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."