ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 607570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
lurid
gargantuan
impudent
servile

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
combative
implausible
flagrant
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
salvage
patron
ecstatic
flagrant

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
pathos
scapegoat
defiant

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
rancorous
nurture
prune

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."