ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 451009 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
corrosive
nurture
catastrophic
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
extenuating
brandish
fragile
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
incisive
insolence
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
appalling
trove
deferment

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
repentant
punctual
frugal
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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."