ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424693 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
brandish
proximity
precept
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
ploy
adversary
aggressive
antidote

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
trove
parade
facade
regurgitate

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
corrective
deceit
recrimination
flaw

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
foil
connoisseur
awe
colossal

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."