ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 743236 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
scapegoat
serenity
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
compulsion
placebo
proximity

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
punctual
opportune
recrimination
corrupt

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
gravity
elate
clairvoyance
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
supple
aerate
upbraid
placebo

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."