ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216457 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
refurbish
servile
immoderate

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
lurid
incisive
manifest
subside

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
rehash
pomp
postponement
liability

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
turmoil
incongruous
sociable
igniting

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
elation
procrastinate
sociable
elate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."