ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 103070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.82
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
untenable
belated
supple

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
belated
melee
oblige
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
genial
stern
aerate

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
derelict
humble
periodic
diffident

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
scamper
sparing
servile
epistolary

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."