ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309686 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
retroactive
combative
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
corrosive
fragile
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
compulsion
euphoria
comfort
revive

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
equitable
ethical
defect
disdain

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
disdain
sameness
disconcert
derelict

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."