ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 643777 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
58% Answer Correctly
repentant
comparable
flourish
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
duplicity
catastrophic
prune
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flourish
tardy
disdain
gruff

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
negate
devastating
nurture
scamper

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
drab
regale
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."