ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 544836 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.82
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1 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
mundane
gargantuan
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
mediate
archaic
flourish
periodic

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
opportune
flourish
benefactor

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
demeanor
authoritarian
adversary

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The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
heed
combustion
ecstatic
contrite

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."