ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851577 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
regale
implement
brandish
derivative

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
rehash
onset
dreadful
eloquent

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
flagrant
entertain
duplicity
futile

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
benevolent
combustion
methodical
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
brawl
methodical
duplicity

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."