ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319213 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
polarize
stifle
accessible
flourish

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
prudent
foster
retroactive
entangle

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
recrimination
appraise
perception
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
heed
punctual
renown
prune

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
raspy
entertain
stifle
combustion

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."