ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 449732 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
straddle
euphoria
keen
inauspicious

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
egotist
pretense
supple
dulcet

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
censure
ethical
pathos
flourish

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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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
exalt
demean
appraise
opponent

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
scamper
exasperation
antiquated
diffident

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."