ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 390171 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
promote
parade
demean
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
pallid
revoke
oblige
raspy

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
corroborate
scorn
illuminate
benevolent

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
flourish
flagrant
raspy

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
untenable
incumbent
repeated
supple

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."