ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593129 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
serenity
appalling
straddle
brandish

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
serenity
delay
combustion
benefactor

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
preclude
eloquent
derivative

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
camaraderie
induce
impenitent

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
pomp
incidental
glaring
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."