ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 525965 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
exasperation
obnoxious
grandiose
defect

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
prune
buffoonery
frail
composed

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
genial
embellish
exalt
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
pantomime
brandish
demean
turmoil

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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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
exception
cure
melodious
iridescent

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."