ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 564920 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
genial
proximity
renown
corrosive

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
stifle
flourish
prudent
repentant

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
stern
derivative
arbitrate
conduit

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
surplus
demean
embroil
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
dreadful
gruff
raspy

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The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."