ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 557990 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
interminable
regale
colossal
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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
pathos
frugal
stifle
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
embellish
lenient
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
retroactive
aggressive
induce
parity

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
immoderate
roam
melee
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."