ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 516528 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.93
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
revoke
absolve
flourish

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
elate
facade
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
prudent
precept
fidelity

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
distortion
pretentious
awe

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
extol
pageantry
combustion
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."