ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 608712 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
futile
untenable
oblivious

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
refurbish
limited
redouble
aerate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
ploy
accommodate
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
condone
clairvoyance
articulate
discern

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exception
promote
complicated
extant

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The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."