ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 937519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
derivative
grandiose
comparable
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
stealth
flaunt
defiant
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
remedial
liability
penurious

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. 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 camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
insolence
archetypal
derelict
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
brandish
timid
insinuate
hedonism

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."