ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 66366 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
brandish
combative
pomp

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
regale
condone
iridescent
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
periodic
exalt
promote
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
drub
indecorous
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
liability
moderate
defect
iridescent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."