ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 460090 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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
elusive
awe
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
pomp
honorable
dubious
apathetic

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
stifle
exalt
corroborate
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
melodious
detect
raspy
drab

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
facade
untenable
preclude
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."