ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346050 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
indecorous
gruff
flourish
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
colossal
scapegoat
exalt
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
exasperation
flaw
living
liability

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
revoke
pleasant
illuminate
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
derivative
epistolary
clairvoyance
blame

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."