ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 329256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
inviolable
untenable
procrastinate

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rail
impartial
composed
moderate

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
facade
rule
grandiose
supple

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
revive
medium
solace
oblivious

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
regale
repel
repentant
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."