ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66251 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pomp
brandish
benefactor

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
diffident
refurbish
liability
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
revoke
pomp
complicated
serenity

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
periodic
kudos
combustion
turpitude

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
pretense
sensualism
elusive
unscrupulous

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The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."