ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228643 Results

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1 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
plaudits
hopeless
redouble
accentuate

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
epistolary
fragile
polarize
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
oblivious
diffident
cunning

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
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gargantuan
exalt
irritation
censure

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
antidote
demean
punctual

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."