ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490056 Results

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
epitaph
corrosive
rehash

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
flagrant
antiquated
parity

Solution
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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
negate
comprehensible
pretense

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
penurious
keen
methodical
gravity

Solution
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
benefactor
periodic
urge
eloquent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."