ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
gravity
embellish
waffle
insolence

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
appraise
extant
brandish
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
avian
anthology
salvage
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
inviolable
raucous
devastating
mediate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
drab
pleasant
facade
prudent

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."