ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281778 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
pretentious
antidote
unnerve

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
exasperation
frugal
brandish
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
advantageous
pretense
placebo

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
insolence
elusive
ploy

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
penurious
crafty
deferment
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."