ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 146471 Results

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
derelict
gruff
flourish

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
corrective
extol
igniting
insinuate

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
repentant
induce
apathetic
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
turmoil
meticulous
heed
baseless

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
aesthete
drab
impenitent
sparing

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."