ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 763489 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
raucous
untenable
illuminate
brandish

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
mundane
belated
patron
liability

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
advantageous
genial
fidelity
igniting

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ceaseless
oblivious
clairvoyance
polarize

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
parity
surly
inauspicious
embellish

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."