ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
perception
ploy
brandish
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
curtail
prompt
extenuating
turmoil

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
accommodate
naive
melee

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
combative
salvage
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
melee
comparable
straddle

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."