ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963713 Results

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1 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
brandish
repentant
negate
iridescent

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
egotist
obnoxious
mitigating
archetypal

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
excessive
combustion
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
parity
exception
implausible
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
precept
cushion
prudent
meticulous

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."