ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 26893 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
incongruous
corrective
flourish
disconcert

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
exception
regurgitate
grandiose

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
clarity
ethical
prominence
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
precept
promote
regale
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
celebrated
oblivious
suppress
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."