ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585627 Results

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
evasive
drub
fragile

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
disconcert
fraud
surplus

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
rehash
extenuating
brandish
moderate

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
grandiose
disdain
insinuate

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
abate
recrimination
illuminate
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."