ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 159233 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
drab
corrosive
embellish
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
mandate
flourish
liability

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
duplicity
assess
repentant
comparable

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
placebo
veneration
corroborate
induce

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
duplicity
urge
cunning
genial

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."