ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 48950 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
interminable
flagrant
lurid
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
accommodate
demean
ecstatic
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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
trove
exception
pretentious

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
untenable
archaic
nearness
corroborate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
preclude
defect
buffer
illuminate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."