ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 353221 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
aesthete
derelict
demeanor

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
stern
servile
archetypal

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
placebo
cunning
scamper

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
punctual
petty
flourish
penurious

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
exception
igniting
dubious
extol

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."