ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504027 Results

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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
implausible
interminable
equitable

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 equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
finite
clairvoyance
corrective

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The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
revoke
renovate
fragile
parity

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
dubious
sensualism
straddle

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
corrosive
foster
lenient
elate

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."