ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 569832 Results

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1 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
implement
melodious
futile
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
recrimination
brandish
hedonism
methodical

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
exasperation
composed
appalling
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
incidental
futile
euphoria

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
implement
foil
defiant
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."