ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880328 Results

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
regale
brandish
comfort
fidelity

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
celebrated
repel
repentant
brandish

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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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
belated
accentuate
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
raucous
repel
homage

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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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
prune
inflammatory
accessible

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."