ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 547591 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
precept
flourish
refurbish
finite

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
celebrated
inscription
aesthete
compulsion

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
onset
preclude
pathos

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
retroactive
advantageous
antidote

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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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
belated
corrective
rehash
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."