ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171521 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
accentuate
ramble
equitable

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
anthology
judicious
foil
abate

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
oblivious
raspy
comparable
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
drab
pliant
promote
turpitude

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
archetypal
redouble
composed
urge

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."