ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449453 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
incumbent
servile
flaw

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
flourish
upbraid
refurbish
salvage

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
mundane
perception
prominence
detect

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
aerate
onset
insolence
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
solace
incongruous
iridescent
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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."