ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209660 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
embellish
flourish
euphoria
lurid

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
placebo
augment
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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
archaic
incumbent
elusive
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
liability
unnerve
apathetic
dubious

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
eulogy
opportune
parity
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."