ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542515 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
disconcert
erratic
frugal
pretense

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
approachable
embellish
elusive

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
abate
flourish
pomp
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
unscrupulous
archaic
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
combative
pathos
derivative
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."