ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249409 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
rail
clairvoyance
flourish
redouble

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
cunning
melodious
delay
scamper

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
equitable
genial
surplus

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
unnerve
appalling
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
preclude
disposition
advantageous
corrective

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."