ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 325278 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
preclude
melee
untenable

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
punctual
delight
adversary
repentant

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
repentant
counterclaim
defiant

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
naive
disconcert
servile

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extant
flourish
flagrant
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."