ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 537195 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
equitable
aerate
rehash
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
egotist
censure
detect
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
revive
comparable
corrective

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
serenity
indecorous
implausible

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
derivative
brandish
rancorous
flagrant

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."