ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 484008 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
disdain
flourish
inauspicious
derelict

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
dubious
refurbish
verify
mundane

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
preclude
mundane
redouble

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
iridescent
manifest
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
garish
servile
nurture
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."