ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 276383 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
revive
deferment
promote

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
rancorous
admired
extenuating
sociable

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
anthology
shimmering
promote
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
untenable
antiquated
fraud
preclude

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
inviolable
foil
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."