ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 52180 Results

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
diffident
naive
extenuating
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
ethical
mask
authoritarian
pretentious

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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
induce
admired
liability
drab

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
absolve
raspy
apathetic

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The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
ramble
gaudy
onset
placebo

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."