ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41019 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
incongruous
eloquent
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
benefactor
prudent
spew
oblivious

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
55% Answer Correctly
raspy
hedonism
mitigating
absolve

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
finite
corrupt
archetypal
prudent

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
appraise
scapegoat
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."