ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689577 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
prominence
exalt
brandish
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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
retrograde
promote
genial

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
pantomime
conduit
untenable

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
duplicity
clairvoyance
entertain
mediate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
prune
flaw
handicap
moderate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."