ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616023 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
brandish
pleasant
exalt
finite

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
advantageous
brandish
preclude
induce

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
iridescent
combustion
stealth
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
derivative
inflammatory
appalling

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
supple
elucidate
servile
incumbent

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."