ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27378 Results

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
flourish
elusive
gruff

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
demeanor
penurious
extant

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
garish
refurbish
sensualism
penurious

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
commemorate
ethical
clairvoyance
honorable

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Civility most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
courtesy
demeanor
appalling

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The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."