ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563119 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
flourish
embellish
clarity

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
extenuating
serene
diffident

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
pretense
salvage
melee

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
ceaseless
methodical
absolve

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
garish
embroil
finite
aerate

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."