ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 327227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
incisive
augment
servile

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
diffident
iridescent
defiant

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
gruff
promote
sociable

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
pretentious
salvage
solace

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
immoderate
camaraderie
careless
incongruous

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."