ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 286381 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.01
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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
mandate
pomp
penurious
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
gravity
flourish
benefactor
manifest

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
prudent
patron
epitaph
rancorous

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
mundane
observe
repel

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
apathetic
brandish
flaw
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."