ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120139 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
regale
epitaph
aesthete

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
camaraderie
incongruous
pretentious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
implement
crafty
straddle
pantomime

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
authoritarian
awe
epistolary

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
hedonism
pretense
refurbish

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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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."