ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 474693 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
precept
fragile
duplicity
brandish

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
fragile
placebo
pageantry
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
disdain
salvage
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
melee
buffoonery
refurbish

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
flaunt
extenuating
honorable
fickle

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."