ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 909200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
Score 0% 58%

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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
rail
heed
celebrated
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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
derivative
augment
pageantry
untenable

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
immoderate
inflammatory
rehash
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
grandiose
oblivious
conduit
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
commemorate
drab
embellish
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."