ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 916658 Results

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
prominence
extenuating
brandish
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
combustion
impassive
buffer
clarity

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
clarity
naive
regale

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
rail
gaudy
ramble
derivative

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
benevolent
opportune
aesthete
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."