ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1734 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
sociable
fragile
flourish
inviolable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elation
turpitude
heed
revoke

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
promote
opportune
timid
aerate

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
trove
brandish
oblivious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
derivative
subside
drab
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."