ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 195192 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
redouble
flourish
indecorous
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
mundane
diffident
elucidate
rehash

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
lurid
prevent
accentuate
incidental

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Onset most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
flaunt
camaraderie
benevolent
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
incumbent
arbitrate
raucous
sociable

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."