ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 452955 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
aerate
epitaph
recrimination

Solution
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
cunning
methodical
parity
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
corroborate
entangle
objectionable
serenity

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
catastrophic
insolence
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
melee
avian
duplicity

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."