ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 536239 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
onset
aerate
embellish
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
flaw
unnerve
periodic

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
clarity
brandish
extant
absolve

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pathos
flagrant
dash
extol

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
servile
caustic
immoderate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."