ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577101 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
solace
mediate
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
clairvoyance
regurgitate
periodic

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
promote
absolve
lurid

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
serenity
extol
excuse
condone

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pretense
stern
lucidity
revive

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."