ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209135 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
proximity
flourish
awe
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
equitable
benefactor
favorable
prominence

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
distortion
repel
obnoxious
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
implement
penurious
reanimate
stealth

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
moderate
antidote
facade
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."